Agreed that Corolla Steering is very soft, but for city driving I would prefer Corolla's steering over civic. You don't even have to hold it with one hand, couple of fingers suffice. I wasn't a fan of Toyota's steering too but they have made my life easier in city driving.
Corolla Steering position is a bit awkward though.
If you're driving at 120 km/hr plus then I would say that Civics steering gives you better control and confidence.
One other thing is tyres quality does have an affect on steering feel.