Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI vs Arctic Cat 1000 XT EPS (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFIstacks up against the Arctic Cat 1000 XT EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI | Arctic Cat 1000 XT EPS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Price | $8,999 | — |
| Engine | 850 cc | 951 cc |
| Weight | 356 kg | 350 kg |
| Seat height | 37 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 L | 5.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Single-Lever Hydraulic 4-wheel disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | — | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 26-8R14 / 26-10R14 | 26/9-12 / 26/11-12 |
Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI vs Arctic Cat 1000 XT EPS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI and the Arctic Cat 1000 XT EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI brings its published horsepower in a 356 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 1000 XT EPS counters with its own power figure at 350 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: