The names of Van and Minivan are very similar, and many users will confuse them. However, it should be noted that Van and Minivan have different functions and uses. Therefore, when choosing to buy a practical vehicle, users can understand the differences between them and make preparations for the purchase.

 

Van

 

Minivan

 

1. Definition

• Van is a vehicle mainly used to transport goods or passengers. Many express delivery companies choose to use typical Vans. It has a large enclosed cargo compartment that can load large items, including furniture, equipment, etc.

• Minivan is designed based on sedans and is mainly used for family travel. Therefore, it pays attention to the comfort of the interior, and has specially configured comfortable seats and convenience facilities. It is a small Van.

Eg: Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica,

 

2. Size and design

• Van is large in size and may be more than 6.1 meters (20 feet) in length. It is usually made of truck chassis and has a high roof, which can easily load goods and has good cargo space.

Eg: Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter

• Minivan is generally between 4.9 and 5.5 meters (16 and 18 feet) in length, built on a sedan platform, with a low body, and its cargo capacity can meet family use. The middle row of seats in the vehicle is equipped with independent seats. The vehicle can accommodate 7-8 people in total.

Eg: Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna

 

3. Purpose and Use

• Van is mainly used for commercial purposes and is widely used in various industries, such as commercial transportation of goods, express delivery, tool and material transportation of construction companies, food and cooking equipment transportation in the catering industry

• Minivan is biased towards family users, and is very suitable for picking up children from school and joining family outings. There is enough space to store strollers and other children's products.

 

4. Features

• Van interiors generally use practical decorations, equipped with removable seats, simple conveniences, sliding doors or traditional doors, which are mainly conducive to commercial type cargo transportation.

• Minivan is mainly convenient for family use, with double sliding doors, entertainment system, cup holders and storage boxes and other conveniences.

 

5. Drive system and efficiency

• Van is generally used to transport goods or passengers. In addition to its large size and heavy weight, its fuel efficiency is relatively low, so Van usually needs to be equipped with a more powerful engine.

Eg: Large vans may have a fuel consumption of about 10-15 miles per gallon (4.25-6.4 kilometers per liter) on urban roads.

• Minibus is based on the sedan platform design compared to van, with excellent balance of power and fuel economy, which is very suitable for daily commuting driving.

Eg: It can travel 20-25 miles per gallon (8.5-10.6 kilometers per liter) on urban roads and 25-30 miles per gallon (10.6-12.8 kilometers per liter) on highways.

 

If you want to transport a large amount of goods, you can choose Van. If you want to use it for family use, you can choose Minivan. No matter which one you choose, you need to understand the difference between Van and Minivan. If you want to purchase or upgrade the van seat and minivan seat in the vehicle interior, you can contact Xiamen Van Seat. We are a manufacturer specializing in Van and Van Seat. We have rich research experience in Van and Minivan. You can contact us and we will provide you with ideal seat solutions.

On November 11, 2024, a guest from the United States made a special trip to Xiamen Van Seat for a field visit, and Stella from the company's foreign trade department gave him a warm reception.According to the customer's story, we learned that this was a prime ministerial representative of an American car dealer. By chance, he saw the flip and fold van seats newly launched by Xiamen Van Seat on the website www.luxuryvanseat.com. He was very interested in our rotating folding seats and believed that the function of the seat was crucial to their car. He hoped to introduce a batch of seats every quarter for sales in the United States.

 

After arriving at Xiamen Van Seat, the customer rested in the reception room. Then Stella took the American customer to the workshop production line and introduced the flip folding chair: This is a multifunctional car seat that can be widely used in trucks, buses, ambulances, fire trucks, RVs, campers and barrier-free vehicles. This is a good luxury van seat, bus seat, ambulance seat, fire engine seat, RV seat, etc. It can quickly provide a seat in a narrow space in the car. When not in use, it can be folded and rotated 180° against the wall to expand the activity space in the car.

 

During the evaluation of the seat, the customer asked questions about the seat frame, armrests, leather, etc.

 

● Original frame 

 

Customers can choose the frame material of the seat according to their needs.

 

Considerations	Material selection
Cost-effectiveness	Q235 steel
Higher strength and toughness	Q440 steel
Lightweight and ultra-high strength	Q590 steel

 

● Armrest configuration

  

Regarding the armrest configuration, Xiamen Van Seat said that it can be set up with single armrest, double armrest and no armrest according to customer needs.

 

● Leather and stitching

Folding seats for vans are made of high-quality leather fabric, which is both durable and easy to maintain.

High-quality sewing at the fabric joints can prevent wear and cracking to a certain extent, ensuring the beauty and service life of the seats.

 

The whole process lasted until 4 pm, and Xiamen Van Seat workers showed the guests the on-site assembly process of fold down van seats,reflecting Xiamen Van Seat's manufacturing and production capabilities.

After a comprehensive factory inspection and product detail review, the customer signed a contract with Xiamen Van Seat, marking the beginning of a successful cooperation.

 

Xiamen Van Seat also understands that the Van Seat industry market in the United States is very fierce and customer needs are constantly changing. We will always provide customers with high-quality products and services. We look forward to this cooperation to expand Xiamen Van Seat's influence in the US market and bring greater success and development to both parties.

 

The 135 canton fair review

The first phase of the 2024 Canton Fair was a complete success. Xiamen van Seat gained a lot from this Canton Fair and were deeply loved by customers. A variety of car seats and captain seats, such as: sprinter seat, Ford Transit seat, rock and roll bed, motorhome seat, van bench seat, captain seat, SUV seat, have attracted the attention of many visitors and potential customers. Our latest product - the folding van seats are well received and loved by our customers.

 

What are folding van seats?

Folding van seats are also called Foldaway Seat, flip and fold van seats, and fold seats,fold away van seats 

A foldaway seat is designed to maximize space by providing a seat that can fold away when not in use. In transit buses, it allows for the installation of wheelchairs or extra space, while in passenger cars, it provides additional seating options.

 

How does folding van seat work?

The backrest and seat cushion of the seat are connected through a rotating shaft and a linkage mechanism. When the snap-on fixed switch is operated, these mechanical components cooperate with each other to allow the backrest to rotate around the axis, thereby achieving folding or unfolding movements. Through reasonable design and operation, folding seats can conveniently provide more space flexibility for the vehicle to meet the different needs of passengers and drivers.

 

Fold away van seats：：

Flip and fold van seats：

 

 

 

Application scenarios:

Folding van seats are popular in the United States and Europe.

It will fit into tight spaces like aircraft aisles, bus aisles, caravans, and anywhere else your day wheelchair might not

Mainly used in campers or RVs: Campervan,Benz Sprinter 2500/3500/4500, Benz Metris,Ram ProMaster, Frod Transit,Frod E-Transit VW Transporter, VW Crafter,VW Caddy,VW T5/T6,VW Multivan,Wheelchair accessible vehichle & Vans(WAV), Ambulance and so on.

 

Installation effect of Flip and fold van seats on Wheelchair accessible vehichle & Vans (WAV)：

 

 

Installation effect of the foldaway seat on the van：

 

 

Product features :

 

1. Flexibility and adaptability: The design of the folding seat allows it to be folded and unfolded as needed, providing passengers with a more flexible and adaptable riding experience.

2. Space utilization: Folding seats can be folded into a smaller volume, thereby releasing more space in the car.

3. Comfort: Foldaway Seat usually use comfortable materials and designs to ensure that passengers remain comfortable during long journeys or prolonged use.

4. Easy to install and use: Folding car seats are usually designed to be relatively simple and easy to install and use.

 

The first phase of the Canton Fair ended successfully. Xiamen Van Seat intends to continue to invest in research and development and create innovative products to meet the ever-changing needs and demands of customers in the global RV and campervan market.