Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, and height, than differences, like the model year, horsepower, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2014 Traverse has a more powerful engine than the 2016 CX-9, and it gets 4.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the Traverse seats one more passenger than the CX-9. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, and height.