Hi JJ,
(all the below is my personal opinion!)
Cosmetically, the CRV looks nicer, has more of a presence on the road, 'Honda' has more of an 'executive' image, usually more reliable
other positives: more space inside for passengers (especially in the rear seats), more storage space, sat nav in CRV was big plus point, the 'EX' spec had everything i was looking for in my new car, the drive was smoother, the seating position for the driver was more comfortable and higher, honda 'pick up' was quicker on the road.
that's a few reasons as to why i prefer the CRV.
Regards, Vipster