Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower and fuel economy. And finally, the 2015 Mazda CX-9 has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder gets 3.5 more mpg. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.