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2027 Ski-Doo Skandic vs. Tundra: Which Utility Sled Should You Pick?
By the Groupe Contant Team · Published October 24, 2026
Quick Answer
Skandic or Tundra: what's the difference?
Both are Ski-Doo utility snowmobiles built on the REV Gen5 platform, for trail and off-trail use. The Skandic is the bigger of the two: a 154 in. frame, a 20 or 24 in. wide track, a 35 in. ski stance, a 2-up seat on the LE and SE trims, and engines up to the 130 hp 600RR E-TEC (Skandic LE). The Tundra is lighter and narrower: a 15 or 16 in. track, a 32 in. ski stance, a 146 or 154 in. frame, a compact seat and 600 EFI (85 hp) or 600 ACE (62 hp) engines, for a dry weight of 460 to 500 lb depending on the trim. Pick the Skandic for heavy work and flotation, the Tundra for a light, manoeuvrable package in deep snow.
The Skandic and the Tundra are Ski-Doo's two utility snowmobiles. They share the REV Gen5 platform, Brembo brakes, LTS front suspension and the same 145 mm (5.7 in.) riser. BRP presents them differently, though: the Skandic as a workhorse built for the toughest tasks in remote areas, the Tundra as a versatile, responsive, lighter sled with a go-anywhere attitude.
This comparison relies only on BRP's 2027 model-year data for dealers. The Skandic comes in Sport, LE and SE trims, the Tundra in Sport and LE trims, and several figures change from one trim to the next: we name the trim whenever that's the case.
Comparison table
| Specification | Ski-Doo Skandic 2027 | Ski-Doo Tundra 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by trim (4)
| 600 ACE (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI - 85 (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Power (hp) | Varies by trim (5)
| 62 (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : 85 600 ACE™ : 62 (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Displacement | Varies by trim (4)
| 2 - 600 cc (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : 2 - 599.4 cc 600 ACE™ : 2 - 600 cc (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Frame length | 154 in | 154 in (Tundra LE) 146 in (Tundra Sport) |
| Track width | 24 in (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) 20 in (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | 16 in (Tundra LE) 15 in (Tundra Sport) |
| Track (L x W x profile) | Silent Cobra WT: 154 x 20 x 1.8 Ice Crosscut: 154 x 20 x 1.5 Silent Cobra SWT: 154 x 24 x 1.5 Silent Ice Cobra SWT: 154 x 24 x 1.5 (Skandic SE) Crosscut: 154 x 20 x 1.5 Silent Cobra SWT: 154 x 24 x 1.5 (600RR E-TEC® and 900 ACE opt. only ) (Skandic LE) Utility WT: 154 x 20 x 1.25 (Skandic Sport) | Charger: 154 x 16 x 1.5 (Tundra LE) Cobra: 146 x 15 x 1.6 (Tundra Sport) |
| Ski stance | 889 mm / 35 in. | 813 mm / 32 in. |
| Skis | Pilot™ 7.4 with Liner (Skandic SE) Pilot™ 7.4 (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | Pilot™ DS 2 |
| Rear suspension | uMotion™ | rMotion™ X (Tundra LE) cMotion™ X (Tundra Sport) |
| Rear travel | 266 mm / 10.5 in. | 266 mm / 10.5 in. (Tundra LE) 264 mm / 10.4 in. (Tundra Sport) |
| Dry weight | Varies by trim (6)
| Varies by trim (4)
|
| Fuel tank | 42 L / 11.1 US gal (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 600 EFI – 85 : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 900 ACE™ : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 600 ACE™ : 42 L / 11.1 US gal (Skandic LE) | 36 L / 9.5 US gal (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : 36 L / 9.5 US gal 600 ACE™ : 36 L / 9.5 US gal (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Overall width | 1,089 mm / 42.8 in. | 994 mm / 39.1 in. |
| Seating | WideTrack 2-up (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) WideTrack 1-up (Skandic Sport) | Trail narrow compact |
| Windshield | Ultra-high with mirrors (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) Low (Skandic Sport) | Low |
| Bumpers (front/rear) | Heavy-duty/Hitch receiver (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) Standard/Standard (Skandic Sport) | Standard/Heavy-duty |
| Reverse | Electro-mechanical (Skandic SE) RER™ (2-stroke engines) Electro-mechanical (ACE™ engines) (Skandic LE) RER™ (Skandic Sport) | RER™ (600 EFI) Mechanical (600 ACE™) (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) RER™ (600 EFI) Mechanical (600 ACE™) (Tundra Sport) |
| Gauge type | 7.6 in. digital display (Skandic SE) 4.5 in. digital display (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | 4.5 in. digital display |
Rows marked with a dot differ between the two models. "Not listed": the figure isn't in the manufacturer source cited below.
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| Specification | Ski-Doo Skandic 2027 | Ski-Doo Tundra 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | ||
| Engine | Varies by trim (4)
| 600 ACE (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI - 85 (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Track | Varies by trim (6)
| Charger 1.5 (Tundra LE) Cobra 1.6 (Tundra Sport) |
| Frame length | 154 in | 154 in (Tundra LE) 146 in (Tundra Sport) |
| Track width | 24 in (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) 20 in (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | 16 in (Tundra LE) 15 in (Tundra Sport) |
| Ski stance | 889 mm / 35 in. | 813 mm / 32 in. |
| Starter | Electric Starter | Electric Starter |
| Calibration | Sea-Level Calibration | Sea-Level Calibration |
| Display | 7.6 in. digital display (Skandic SE) 4.5 in. digital display (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | 4.5 in. digital display |
| Engine | ||
| Engine details | Varies by trim (4)
| Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : Liquid-cooled, two-stroke 600 ACE™ : Liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC, dry sump (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Horsepower | Varies by trim (5)
| 62 (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : 85 600 ACE™ : 62 (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Displacement | Varies by trim (4)
| 2 - 600 cc (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : 2 - 599.4 cc 600 ACE™ : 2 - 600 cc (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Bore and stroke | 73 mm x 69.7 mm (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) 600RR E-TEC® : 72.3 mm x 73 mm 600 EFI – 85 : 72.3 mm x 73 mm 900 ACE™ : 73 mm x 69.7 mm 600 ACE™ : 73 mm x 69.7 mm (Skandic LE) 72.3 mm x 73 mm (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | 73 mm x 69.7 mm (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : 72.3 mm x 73 mm 600 ACE™ : 73 mm x 69.7 mm (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Fuel system | EFI (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors 600 EFI – 85 : EFI 900 ACE™ : EFI 600 ACE™ : EFI (Skandic LE) E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors (Skandic LE) | EFI (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : EFI 600 ACE™ : EFI (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Fuel tank / octane | Regular unleaded - 87 (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : Premium unleaded - 91 600 EFI – 85 : Regular unleaded - 87 900 ACE™ : Regular unleaded - 87 600 ACE™ : Regular unleaded - 87 (Skandic LE) Premium unleaded - 91 (Skandic LE) | Regular unleaded - 87 (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : Regular unleaded - 87 600 ACE™ : Regular unleaded - 87 (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Fuel tank | 42 L / 11.1 US gal (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 600 EFI – 85 : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 900 ACE™ : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 600 ACE™ : 42 L / 11.1 US gal (Skandic LE) | 36 L / 9.5 US gal (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : 36 L / 9.5 US gal 600 ACE™ : 36 L / 9.5 US gal (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Oil tank capacity | Varies by trim (4)
| 2.1 L / 2.2 qt (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : 3.4 L / 3.6 qt 600 ACE™ : 2.1 L / 2.2 qt (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Dry weight | Varies by trim (6)
| Varies by trim (4)
|
| Powertrain | ||
| Drive / driven clutch | pDrive™ / QRS (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : pDrive™ with clickers / QRS (20 in.) QRS Vent (24 in.) 600 EFI – 85 : pDrive™ / QRS 900 ACE™ : pDrive™ / QRS 600 ACE™ : pDrive™ / QRS (Skandic LE) pDrive™ with clickers / QRS (20 in.) QRS Vent (24 in.) (Skandic LE) | eDrive™ 2 / QRS (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : pDrive™ / QRS 600 ACE™ : eDrive™ 2 / QRS (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Drive sprocket pitch | 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 600 EFI – 85 : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 900 ACE™ : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 600 ACE™ : 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Skandic LE) | 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) 600 EFI – 85 : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 600 ACE™ : 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension | LTS | LTS |
| Front shocks | Motion Control | Motion Control |
| Front travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in. | 150 mm / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | uMotion™ | rMotion™ X (Tundra LE) cMotion™ X (Tundra Sport) |
| Center shock | KYB† 36 (Skandic SE) Motion Control (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | Motion Control |
| Rear shock | KYB† 36 | KYB† 36 |
| Rear travel | 266 mm / 10.5 in. | 266 mm / 10.5 in. (Tundra LE) 264 mm / 10.4 in. (Tundra Sport) |
| Dimensions & capacities | ||
| Overall length | 3,222 mm / 126.9 in. (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) 3,259 mm / 129.3 in. (Skandic Sport) | 3,259 mm / 129.3 in. (Tundra LE) 3,110 mm / 122.4 in. (Tundra Sport) |
| Overall width | 1,089 mm / 42.8 in. | 994 mm / 39.1 in. |
| Overall height | 1,513 mm / 59.6 in. (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) 1,369 mm / 53.9 in. (Skandic Sport) | 1,513 mm / 59.6 in. (Tundra LE) 1,369 mm / 53.9 in. (Tundra Sport) |
| Ski stance | 889 mm / 35 in. | 813 mm / 32 in. |
| Track (L x W x profile) | Silent Cobra WT: 154 x 20 x 1.8 Ice Crosscut: 154 x 20 x 1.5 Silent Cobra SWT: 154 x 24 x 1.5 Silent Ice Cobra SWT: 154 x 24 x 1.5 (Skandic SE) Crosscut: 154 x 20 x 1.5 Silent Cobra SWT: 154 x 24 x 1.5 (600RR E-TEC® and 900 ACE opt. only ) (Skandic LE) Utility WT: 154 x 20 x 1.25 (Skandic Sport) | Charger: 154 x 16 x 1.5 (Tundra LE) Cobra: 146 x 15 x 1.6 (Tundra Sport) |
| Features | ||
| Frame | REV® Gen5 | REV® Gen5 |
| Skis | Pilot™ 7.4 with Liner (Skandic SE) Pilot™ 7.4 (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | Pilot™ DS 2 |
| Seating | WideTrack 2-up (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) WideTrack 1-up (Skandic Sport) | Trail narrow compact |
| Handlebar | With J-hooks / Grab handle (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) With J-hooks (Skandic Sport) | With J-hooks / Grab handle (Tundra LE) With J-hooks (Tundra Sport) |
| Riser block height | 145 mm / 5.7 in. | 145 mm / 5.7 in. |
| Starter | Electric Starter | Electric Starter |
| Reverse | Electro-mechanical (Skandic SE) RER™ (2-stroke engines) Electro-mechanical (ACE™ engines) (Skandic LE) RER™ (Skandic Sport) | RER™ (600 EFI) Mechanical (600 ACE™) (Tundra LE, Tundra Sport) RER™ (600 EFI) Mechanical (600 ACE™) (Tundra Sport) |
| Radiator | Fan | Fan |
| Brake system | Brembo | Brembo |
| Heated grips & throttle lever | Standard (driver only) (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) Standard (Skandic Sport) | Standard |
| Gauge type | 7.6 in. digital display (Skandic SE) 4.5 in. digital display (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | 4.5 in. digital display |
| Windshield | Ultra-high with mirrors (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) Low (Skandic Sport) | Low |
| Runners / carbides | 3/8 square – 4 | 3/8 square – 4 |
| Bumpers (front/rear) | Heavy-duty/Hitch receiver (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) Standard/Standard (Skandic Sport) | Standard/Heavy-duty |
Sources
- Ski-Doo Skandic: BRP product data, 2027 model year
- Ski-Doo Tundra: BRP product data, 2027 model year
The Main Differences
- Track — The Skandic has a 20 in. wide track (every trim) or a 24 in. track (LE and SE trims). The Tundra has a 16 in. track (Tundra LE, Charger 154 x 16 x 1.5) or a 15 in. track (Tundra Sport, Cobra 146 x 15 x 1.6).
- Frame length — 154 in. on every Skandic trim and on the Tundra LE; 146 in. on the Tundra Sport.
- Width — An 889 mm (35 in.) ski stance and a 1,089 mm (42.8 in.) overall width on the Skandic, versus 813 mm (32 in.) and 994 mm (39.1 in.) on the Tundra.
- Engine — The Skandic SE comes only with the 900 ACE 4-stroke (95 hp); the Skandic LE offers the 600 EFI (85 hp), 600 ACE (62 hp), 900 ACE (95 hp) and 600RR E-TEC (130 hp); the Skandic Sport, the 600 EFI (85 hp). Both Tundra trims come with the 600 EFI (85 hp) or the 600 ACE (62 hp).
- Dry weight — From 556 lb (Skandic Sport) to 691 lb (Skandic SE, 24 in. track) for the Skandic, versus 460 to 480 lb (Tundra Sport) and 476 to 500 lb (Tundra LE) depending on the engine.
- Seat — WideTrack 2-up seat on the Skandic LE and SE, 1-up with rear storage on the Skandic Sport; narrow compact trail seat on the Tundra.
- Windshield — Ultra-high with mirrors on the Skandic LE and SE; low on the Skandic Sport and on both Tundra trims.
- Rear suspension — uMotion on every Skandic; rMotion X on the Tundra LE and cMotion X on the Tundra Sport.
Why Choose the Skandic
- The wide track (up to 24 in.) and 35 in. ski stance, for the off-trail flotation and traction BRP highlights.
- The widest engine choice, from the 600 EFI to the 130 hp 600RR E-TEC (Skandic LE), and the 95 hp 900 ACE 4-stroke on the LE and SE.
- The 2-up seat and ultra-high windshield with mirrors on the LE and SE, for carrying a passenger.
- A heavy-duty rear bumper with hitch receiver on the LE and SE; the Skandic SE adds the 135 L LinQ utility Premium cargo box and a 7.6 in. digital display.
- A 42 L (11.1 US gal) fuel tank on every trim.
Why Choose the Tundra
- The lightest package: 460 to 500 lb dry depending on the trim and engine, clearly less than any Skandic.
- A narrower build (32 in. ski stance, 994 mm overall width), which BRP ties to ultra-responsive handling in deep snow.
- The Tundra Sport and its 146 in. frame, the shortest of either line.
- 600 EFI or 600 ACE engines running on regular fuel (87), a heavy-duty rear bumper and high-performance LED headlights; the Tundra LE adds a tongue-type hitch.
- Heated grips and throttle lever as standard.
Which One Is Right for You?
Also considering a two-up touring sled? See our Expedition vs. Renegade comparison. And for trail sleds, see MXZ vs. Renegade.
| Your profile | Our suggestion |
|---|---|
| You tow loads or haul gear to the cottage or camp | Skandic LE or SE |
| You want to carry a passenger | Skandic LE or SE (2-up seat) |
| You want the widest track (24 in.) | Skandic LE or SE |
| You want the lightest, narrowest sled | Tundra |
| You ride solo on narrow trails and in deep snow | Tundra |
Frequently Asked Questions
Both are Ski-Doo utility snowmobiles built on the REV Gen5 platform, for trail and off-trail use. The Skandic is the bigger of the two: a 154 in. frame, a 20 or 24 in. wide track, a 35 in. ski stance, a 2-up seat on the LE and SE trims, and engines up to the 130 hp 600RR E-TEC (Skandic LE). The Tundra is lighter and narrower: a 15 or 16 in. track, a 32 in. ski stance, a 146 or 154 in. frame, a compact seat and 600 EFI (85 hp) or 600 ACE (62 hp) engines, for a dry weight of 460 to 500 lb depending on the trim. Pick the Skandic for heavy work and flotation, the Tundra for a light, manoeuvrable package in deep snow.
Yes, both are built on the REV Gen5 platform for 2027, with Brembo brakes and LTS front suspension. They differ mainly in track width (20 or 24 in. for the Skandic, 15 or 16 in. for the Tundra), ski stance, weight, seat and engine choice.
According to BRP, the Skandic LE and SE have a WideTrack 2-up seat. The Skandic Sport has a 1-up seat with rear storage, and the Tundra a narrow compact trail seat.
The 600 EFI, 600 ACE and 900 ACE run on regular unleaded (87). Only the 600RR E-TEC, offered on the Skandic LE, requires premium unleaded (91).
The rules are the same for both models. See our guide to snowmobile driving rules in Quebec.
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