Honda city Aspire is a much better choice than a GLI any day any time.
Look at the features being offered in Aspire. Leather interior that too of good quality. Instead of buying a GLI for over 16 lacks. I ill prefer Aspire over it.
Gli has only power windows and ABS? still costs over 16 lacks. Which is not justified.
There is no issue of seats in City. Rear seat of corolla is also not comfortable. Speaking on the basis of experience.
Yes suspension of City is harder than corolla. By installing softer tyres like Yokohama Advan or michellin. This issue can be resolved.
But remember. Air conditioning system, economy, Pick and handling of City is way much better than a corolla IMHO.
Rest If you want slightly better resale. Then go for corolla.
Nowadays City has good resale.
I remember when steermatic was launched. it was declared as a Flopped car. But now you can a see clean steermatic doesn't costs less than 11.50.
Rest choice is yours. Money is yours.