Yes, I'd say go with the Civic. If you can't get better gas mileage than me in my gas hog I'll be embarrassed for ya. You gotta be able to beat a clapped out Ford V6 Contour auto with enough lights flashing on the dash for a Christmas tree. Civics rock. I miss mine. Alot.
My Commute is 197km round trip. 25% City 75% highway. Expensive.
I need a Civic. Argh. I AM thankful to have a job though.
Congrats on the job!