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 is 2 model years newer than the . Also, the 2016 Traverse has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2014 CX-9 gets 1 more mpg. And finally, you'll seat one more passenger in the Traverse than in the CX-9. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, and height.