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

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Sportsman XP 850 EFIArctic Cat TRV 1000 XT EPS
Model year20092015
Price$8,999
Engine850 cc951 cc
Weight356 kg355 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 25/8-R12 / 25/10-12

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

Picking between the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI and the Arctic Cat TRV 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 TRV 1000 XT EPS counters with its own power figure at 355 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: