Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI vs Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE (2016)
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 SE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI | Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Price | $8,999 | $12,999 |
| Engine | 850 cc | 951 cc |
| Weight | 356 kg | 386 kg |
| Seat height | 37 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 L | 5.3 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 | 28/9-14 / 28/11-14 |
Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI vs Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI and the Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE 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 SE counters with its own power figure at 386 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI has the lower MSRP.
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: