Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, and height, than differences, like the horsepower, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has a more powerful engine and gets 1 mpg less than the 2015 Mazda CX-9. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the 2016 Traverse seats one more the 2015 CX-9. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, and height.