This is also my situation last year, although ang choices ko are TOTL Lancer EX vs Civic.

On your situation, it's either you upgrade the interior (Lancer) or upgrade the exterior (Civic). Anyway, I don't like the rear design of the Civic. Unlike its predecessor, it have an ugly butt. Even if you put bodykits, it will not suffice to my expectations. It is designed to be a family sedan rather than a sports type of vehicle. Sa US, they already released the facelifted version and we are not sure baka biglang dalhin din dito sa Asia Pacific yang facelifted design. If ever you really want a Honda, you can check with HCPI kung anong plans nila sa facelifted version. Kung ok ka na sa current design, get the Japan CBU instead of the units from Thailand.

Also, add to your choices the Elantra 1.8 GLS trim but as far as I know, matagal ang waiting sa variant na to.