Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI vs Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 Limited 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 MudPro 1000 Limited EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Sportsman XP 850 EFIArctic Cat MudPro 1000 Limited EPS
Model year20092015
Price$8,999
Engine850 cc951 cc
Weight356 kg386 kg
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Single-Lever Hydraulic 4-wheel discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires26-8R14 / 26-10R14 28/9-14 / 28/11-14

Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI vs Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 Limited EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI and the Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 Limited 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 MudPro 1000 Limited EPS counters with its own power figure at 386 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: