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 Nissan Pathfinder has a more powerful engine and gets 1.5 mpg less than the 2016 Mazda CX-9. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.