Best option in 7-8.5mil range

Aoa, was in the market to buy a new car current options include 0 meter 1.8x grande and civic 11(2021-22 slightly used). Grande seems likes the best option due to reliability but comfort and cabin space seems like civic. My father owned a 2014 GLI and recently sold it but honestly that car has really made me think twice about buying the grande(build quality was shit, drive was dead, all seats were uncomfortable and it squeaked going through any bump or speed breaker. One of my friends also told me that the civic both oriel and RS have many faults aren’t that reliable and aren’t really “rugged” cars per se when compared to the grande. I hope anyone reading this gets my point, every car has its good and bad points but what would you suggest? And other options can be looked at. Average, comfort and resale value are the main things taken into consideration.

Edit: Family already owns new Santa Fe and is happy with that option. Looking to add another car after sale of Gli.