Polaris Sportsman XP 850 vs Arctic Cat 1000 XT (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman XP 850stacks up against the Arctic Cat 1000 XT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman XP 850 | Arctic Cat 1000 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Price | $8,799 | $11,499 |
| Engine | 850 cc | 951 cc |
| Weight | 355 kg | 350 kg |
| Seat height | 37 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 5.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 26/8-14 / 26/10-14 | 26/9-12 / 26/11-12 |
Polaris Sportsman XP 850 vs Arctic Cat 1000 XT — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 and the Arctic Cat 1000 XT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 brings its published horsepower in a 355 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 1000 XT counters with its own power figure at 350 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 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: