Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Honda Pilot

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2023 Mazda CX-9

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Overview

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mazda CX-9Touring
Selected trim	Sport 2WD	Touring
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission	10-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2023

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mazda CX-9Touring
MSRP	$42,195	$38,750 (best)
Lowest listing price	$24,120 (best)	—
Median listing price	$44,472 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$57,267 (best)	—
For sale now	9 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mazda CX-9Touring
Combined MPG	22 MPG	23 MPG (best)
City MPG	19 MPG	20 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	27 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Fuel tank	19 gal	19.5 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mazda CX-9Touring
Horsepower	285 hp (best)	227 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft	310 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	3.5 L (best)	2.5 L
Cylinders	V6	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mazda CX-9Touring
Seating	8 seats (best)	6 seats
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	—	71.2 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs
Payload	—	1,434 lbs (best)
Curb weight	4,336 lbs (best)	4,409 lbs
Ground clearance	—	8.8 in (best)
Wheelbase	114 in	115.3 in (best)
Length	200.1 in (best)	199.4 in
Width	79 in (best)	77.5 in
Height	71 in (best)	69 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Mazda CX-9Touring
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	1	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Honda Pilot	Mazda CX-9
1	Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Touring $38,750 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP	Touring Plus $41,350 MSRP
3	EX-L $44,495 MSRP	Carbon Edition $44,830 MSRP
4	EX-L $46,595 MSRP	Grand Touring $45,690 MSRP
5	TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP	Signature $48,460 MSRP
6	Touring $51,095 MSRP	—
7	Touring S $52,295 MSRP	—
8	Elite $53,495 MSRP	—
9	Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP	—