Pluses for the CR-V:
-2nd row one touch fold function via lever of the CR-V is much more convenient than the X-trail's 2nd row as you have to get on it to fold it.
-boot is really flat and low because no 3rd row
-better all around visibility

Pluses for the Xtrail are:
-much better legroom front and rear
-the cvt is much smoother than the somewhat jerky shifting of the CR-V's a/t.
-a/c vents can be directed away from driver's hands unlike the CR-V vents that will hit your hands no matter what you do

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Pluses for the CR-V:
-2nd row one touch fold function via lever of the CR-V is much more convenient than the X-trail's 2nd row as you have to get on it to fold it.
-boot is really flat and low because no 3rd row
-better all around visibility

Pluses for the Xtrail are:
-much better legroom front and rear
-the cvt is much smoother than the somewhat jerky shifting of the CR-V's a/t.
-a/c vents can be directed away from driver's hands unlike the CR-V vents that will hit your hands no matter what you do