For European readers (and Uber drivers) I submit Skoda Octavia (3rd gen, 5E). It has reliable 2.0 TDI engine with 110kW and enough power to drive with 5 people uphill with 58 mpg consumption. For $18-19k you can have well equipped 2014/2015 showroom model with automatic DSG transmission with 10000 miles on it. Saved…