Are 06 Honda Civic Hatchbacks good?

I'm looking to buy my second car, upgrading from a 04 Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback.

I've always had a thing for the Honda Civics since I was a lot younger, look wise. I think thats because I saw a modified one once and it was the coolest car on the block at the time.

But I'm curious to know whether their performance is any good. Speed/mileage/fuel consumption etc.

I would like my car to be faster/more powerful than the Vauxhall Corsa I currently have. Is it?

(Other cars I've been interested in include Seat Ibiza, VW GTI, 08 Fiat Punto - among others which I can't remember at the moment - are any of these better?)

Hondas are well made cars

This link will give you information about performance etc