Mazda CX-9 vs. Honda Pilot Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Mazda CX-9 and the Honda Pilot quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda CX-9's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Honda Pilot's. The Honda Pilot has no lessons to learn in terms of torque from the CX-9.

Utility
The Honda Pilot will most certainly prove more convenient than the Mazda CX-9 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. Towing is substantially more the Honda's forte than it is the Mazda CX-9's.

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

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Honda Pilot offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-9, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Mazda CX-9 is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Pilot.

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

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 Honda Pilot to the dealership as the Mazda CX-9. In terms of fuel economy, the Honda Pilot and the CX-9 don't differ much. The Honda Pilot won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Mazda CX-9. Regarding MSRP, the Mazda CX-9 doesn't cost much less than the Pilot.

Warranty
The CX-9 and the Honda Pilot have the same basic warranty.