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 2015 Honda Pilot has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Mazda CX-9, and it gets 3 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. And finally, you'll seat one more passenger in the 2015 Pilot than in the 2016 CX-9. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, and height.