The Lund 1875 Crossover XS Sport 2021 vs Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lund 1875 Crossover XS Sport 2021 measures 1810,0 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 1790,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 at 19,6 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1875 Crossover XS Sport 2021 tips the scales at 1 800 lbs — 1 779 lbs more than the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 at 21 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Lund 1875 Crossover XS Sport 2021 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Lund 1875 Crossover XS Sport 2021 carries 35 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1875 Crossover XS Sport 2021 is rated for 551 passengers, while the Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1875 Crossover XS Sport 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1875 Crossover XS Sport 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 551 passengers and at 1810,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 197 Pro-V GL 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.