2020 MAZDA CX-9 vs. 2020 Honda Pilot

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 comes with a powerful 2.5L turbo inline-4 engine that provides 250 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, while the 2020 Honda Pilot gets a 3.5L V6 engine that generates 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. Both SUVs also come standard with front-wheel drive and 6-speed automatic transmissions.

The Mazda CX-9 has a standard towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, thanks to its impressive torque output. The Honda Pilot with FWD can also tow 3,500 pounds, but only if Merrimack drivers opt to add the Honda accessory towing kit. The Mazda CX-9 is also more fuel-efficient with 22 mpg city/28 mpg highway**, while EPA estimates for the 2020 Honda Pilot are 19 mpg city/27 mpg highway.

Both the 2020 Honda Pilot and Mazda CX-9 come with a long list of features that will make your commute to Lowell much more comfortable and safe. You’ll enjoy features such as Bluetooth® connectivity, a rearview camera, bucket front seats, and forward-collision warning. However, the Mazda CX-9 has even more to offer with many standard features that you won’t find in the 2020 Honda Pilot, such as:

• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Tri-zone climate control
• Blind-spot monitor