Mazda CX-9 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Mazda CX-9 to the dealership as the Chevrolet Traverse. The Mazda CX-9 doesn't pale in comparison to the Chevrolet Traverse as far as gas mileage. The Traverse will save you money at the pump compared to the Mazda CX-9. In terms of MSRP, the Mazda CX-9 doesn't cost much less than the Chevrolet Traverse.

Utility
The Chevrolet will quite certainly prove handier than the Mazda CX-9 for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Mazda CX-9 for a fill-up more often than the Chevrolet Traverse because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Traverse offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-9, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Mazda CX-9 make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Chevrolet Traverse.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9's tank is approximately the same size as the Traverse's, though the Chevrolet's is a tad bigger. The Mazda CX-9 and the Chevrolet Traverse compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Mazda CX-9 and the Chevrolet Traverse most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Traverse's engine is slightly smaller than the Mazda CX-9's, but not terribly so. The Chevrolet has no lessons to learn with respect to pickup from the Mazda.

Warranty
The Mazda CX-9 and the Chevrolet Traverse have the same basic after-sale protection.