honda civic is nice but in summer time u cant tolerate the extreme hot bcz of its pathetic AC , ( i tried it for monthes last summer )
honda civic has low clearance ( very low ) diffecult to drive in these terreble roads ,, u have to say Good bye for the front pumber when u face suddenly high ramp or a "hole" ..

corolla 1.8 , focus : 1.8 is a wonderfull choice and hiegh dependiblity u will not regret
good luck