10 of the Best Five-Seater Vans in 2026
07th Jul 2026
The crew cab van, which has been around since at least the 1970s, was developed to provide extra passenger space in a standard van. Most feature five or six seats, two or three up front and three behind, offering comfortable seating for workers and cargo space at the back that performs normal van duties.
There are also a lot of different-sized crew van sizes and shapes that'll fit any business type, from the smaller Peugeot Partner Crew Van to the mid-sized Mercedes-Benz Vito Crew Van and beyond.
They're a happy medium for businesses that need extra space for workers but ultimately require a van to transport tools, materials, and supplies to jobs. For example, a construction company that needs to transport more than two workers, along with their tools and equipment, would benefit from a crew cab or double-cab-in-van, as it combines additional seating with practical load-carrying capacity.
This article breaks down a selection of crew-cab-style vans with at least five seats, helping you make an informed choice for your business or lifestyle.
- Ford Transit Connect Double Cab-in-Van
- Citroën Berlingo Crew Van
- Volkswagen Caddy Kombi Van
- Nissan E-NV200 Combi 5-Seater
- Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
- Ford Transit Custom Double Cab-in-Van
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Kia PV5
- Mercedes-Benz Citan Crew Van
- Ford Ranger Double Cab
- Frequently Asked Questions
Ford Transit Connect Double Cab-in-Van (Crew Van)
As the 'backbone of Britain', you may well have expected a Ford van to be in this list, even if you weren't aware that the compact Transit Connect van also came with a Double Cab-in-Van (DCIV) variant.
Called a FlexCab, it features a movable mesh bulkhead that can increase or decrease the rear space, allowing it to carry extra passengers when needed or be moved back to a two-seater when not. It will fit five workers inside, with the bulkhead fully shifted, so they can be transported from base to job or site, carrying materials and tools.
It's possible to find both L1 and L2 versions of this variant, each with a payload of around 750kg, depending on the specification. These variants can fit one Euro-pallet, but the L2 versions trump the L1 for overall load space, offering up to 1.6m³ of room vs 1.2 for the shorter model.
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The mighty Citroën Berlingo Crew Van not only has five seats for driver/passengers, but it also has a payload of up to 1,000kg, meaning you can fit five 100kg people (about the weight of a professional rugby player) inside and still have half a tonne to play with in the cargo area.
It's available with a 1.5-litre BlueHDi diesel engine, which delivers an efficient 50mpg, or, if you've got the infrastructure, an electric powertrain, and is known as the Citroën ë-Berlingo. This has up to 213 miles of WLTP combined range and can fast-charge from 0 to 80 percent in 30 minutes, which is the perfect time for a tea break.
The load space is 1.8m³ with all five seats in place, which is a decent amount. This can be expanded to 3.5 m³ with the seats folded, and the load length is up to 3,050mm with the specified load-through hatch.
Built on the exact same platform as the Vauxhall Combo Cargo and the Peugeot Partner, the Citroën Berlingo Van offers all of the same traits as those two vehicles, but with that fancy Citroën styling and silhouette.
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The Volkswagen Caddy is one of the most ubiquitous small vans out there, famed in the world of commercial vehicles for its practical dimensions, car-like driving experience and supreme durability. It's smart second-row 3-seater bench folds forward and locks behind the front seats, creating a secure bulkhead and extra loading space when not carrying extra passengers.
It's offered in a standard-wheelbase model or the long-wheelbase Volkswagen Caddy Maxi, offering 1.4 to 2.5m³ and 2.0 to 3.1m³ of load space, respectively, with the second-row bench folded. This gives you the practicality of a van but with the option to carry three more passengers when needed.
Plus, one of the key reasons people buy a Caddy over anything else is the refinement. The 2.0-litre diesel engines are punchy and quiet, making long journeys effortless.
Search Used Volkswagen CaddyNissan E-NV200 Combi 5-Seater
The Nissan E-NV200 is a unique player when it comes to the world of vans, and not just because of its fully electric powertrain. It's a slightly unusual shape that straddles the middle ground between a small and a medium-sized van, erring on the smaller side but offering greater practicality than its competitors. This works for those who need slightly more cargo space of 4.2m³ when the second-row seats are folded.
Even with all the seats in place, the cargo capacity remains a fantastic 1.9 m³. It can carry up to 710kg and tow 401kg, depending on configuration. The all-electric range is rated at between 124 and 187 miles, determined by the type of driving you are doing.
For those who aren’t quite ready for a fully electric crew van, there is also a Nissan NV250 with five seats, powered by a perky diesel engine.
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For those who love a Volkswagen but want something a bit bigger than the Caddy, feast your eyes on the ever-popular Volkswagen Transporter Kombi.
The Volkswagen Transporter is an absolute institution across Europe. The iconic silhouette of what a van should look like has always been the hallmark of the transporter, going right back to the T1 version of the 1950s and '60s.
Its legendary reputation for being good at pretty much everything holds up well in the crew van market, where its combination of refinement and useful features has helped it to become one of the most popular vans out there.
The cargo area ranges from 4.3m³ to 6.7m³, depending on the wheelbase (SWB or LWB), giving you ample space whichever version suits your lifestyle or business. It can also support a decent 1,078kg payload capacity, making the Transporter not only a style icon but a functional van at the same time.
Like the Transit Custom and Vito, higher specification variants with leather seats, air con and cruise control tend to be configured in a five-seat layout, tailored more towards family life than hard work. However, for those whose crews are heading to construction and job sites, a little extra ride comfort won't hurt.
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We couldn't have a best five-seater van list without mentioning the legendary Ford Transit. A staple on UK roads since the mid 1960s. The latest version is no exception in terms of quality and sheer workhorse ability.
Ford dominates the combi (crew) van market in the UK, and you'll find more used examples of the Transit/Transit Custom Double Cab-in-Van (DCIV) than any other crew van on the market. There's a good reason for this: value. Ford has always been the company that produces vehicles for the masses, and the crew van market is no different.
There is also a multicab version available, which still seats five people but offers a bit more flexibility, with the second row able to fold or be removed entirely, opening up a max load capacity of 3.8m³.
Load space depends on whether you get an LWB, SWB, low-roof or high-roof variant, and ranges from a moderate 1.3m³ to 3.3m³ with all the seats in place, plus a max gross payload of 1,226kg. Like all Ford models, they have a solid range of powertrain options to suit everyone's business needs and lifestyle. Choose from a 2.0-litre diesel, a 2.5-litre petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and an all-electric version with 201 miles of WLTP range.
The Transit Custom Double Cab-in-Van and Multicab are great examples of six- and five-seater options, offering a marvellous blend of both passenger comfort and practicality. The plusher, more family-oriented variants of the Transit Custom DCIV come with a five-seat layout.
Search New Ford Transit Custom Search Used Ford Transit CustomVolkswagen ID. Buzz
Although not strictly a crew cab van, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz is a worthy mention as a five-seater van. Volkswagen took the Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Microbus from the 1950s and brought that influence right into the future, creating the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
It's currently available as the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, which features five-, six-, or seven-seat combinations, or as the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo, which only has three seats up front. However, the five- and six-seat versions will easily work as a crew-cab van if the retro styling and unique design are what you're after.
It's all-electric, of course, offering a range of 283 miles with the SWB version, depending on conditions, and 293 miles with the LWB. Its unique character won't suit every business, but if you're after a five- or six-seater combi van with ample boot space for deliveries or materials.
Whether you're looking for a family car that can moonlight as a van, or you're after a van that has all the luxuries of a car, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz makes a compelling case as one of the best five-seat vans currently on sale.
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One of the newer crew vans to the market, the Kia PV5 is an innovative all-electric van from Kia that is making waves in the car industry thanks to its modular design. Arriving in various guises, there is a crew cab version available known as the Kia PV5 Crew.
This means PV5 is built on a PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) that lets you customise it to your daily needs. In real terms, the PV5 crew can be turned into a full van, and back again, with a few steps. If you're after a van but occasionally need a crew cab, the Kia PV5 can do both.
It features a pair of battery options offering ranges of 183 or 256 miles, making it well-suited to both urban and longer-distance journeys, whether transporting workers to a job or delivering goods. It also comes with a cargo volume of 2.4m³ with the rear bench up to 3.7m³ when the rear bench seat is folded and slid forward, making it fully practical as a van for carrying stuff.
With refined drive quality and modular capabilities, the Kia PV5 Crew is the future of crew transport, allowing you to personalise your vehicle to suit the demands of each day without compromising on practicality or passenger space.
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For those who love a Mercedes-Benz in van form, the Citan Crew Van might just be the ideal companion for transporting both your workers and their tools to the job in a comfortable and practical manner.
Although it shares a platform with the popular Renault Kangoo, Mercedes-Benz has put its own stamp on the Citan, offering that classy Mercedes-Benz interior, including a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen that responds well to the driver's input.
It's functional as well, thanks to the well-designed interior, offering 3.3m³ with the second row up and 3.6m³ with them folded down. It also has an excellent 722kg maximum payload with the electric powertrain, while the diesel can handle a bit more, up to 789kg.
The crew cab is offered only in long-wheelbase configuration; it sits in the same profile class as the Citroën Berlingo Crew Van and Peugeot Partner.
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Not strictly a van, the Ford Ranger has the same functions as a van, which is why we've included it on this list. And it's got five seats.
Designed for construction, forestry, and jobs when off-road capabilities are needed, the Ford Ranger goes where regular vans can't. It will also comfortably fit five workers, has enough space for tools, materials, and other equipment, and can tow up to 3,500kg. The Double Cab also offers a bed volume of 1,232 litres, a payload of over 1,000kg, making it just as functional as a box-shaped van.
It features a range of strong powertrains, ideal for taking the Ranger off-road, including a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version that combines a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine with a 75kW electric motor, delivering a solid 277bhp and 207lb ft of torque. At the top of the diesel powertrains is a torque-laden 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 diesel engine for tackling rugged hills, serious off-road work and towing.
The latest version has useful ADAS features, such as a 360-degree camera, which really helps when driving in tight urban environments, and the FordPass app, which unlocks additional features like remote lock/unlock, remote start, and vehicle status.
In the end, the Ford Ranger Double Cab bridges the gap between pickup and van, offering genuine five-seat practicality with serious capability for work in even the toughest environments.
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Yes, they do, and lots of different ones can be found as both new and used vans. They're popular with families who want to carry camping or activity equipment in the back, as well as children, when a seven-seater may not be robust enough for what you want to carry. Another use case would be for companies that need to transport a five-person workforce to a job site, along with their tools and supplies.
Yes, a five-seater van is generally classified as a commercial vehicle if it is designed to transport goods, materials, and tools but features a second row of seats for workers. Known as crew vans or double-cab vans, they sit between passenger transport and cargo space. The seats often fold up to allow full cargo space when required.
Yes, several five-seater electric vans are available, offering a practical, functional mix of passenger space for workers and zero-emission driving. Popular examples include the Citroën e-Berlingo, Mercedes-Benz eCitan, and Kia PV5 Crew, which combine everyday functionality with the strong benefits of electric powertrains for urban and business use.
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Five-seater vans have always been about balancing passenger transport with cargo capabilities, and there are some excellent examples here that do both. Whether you're looking for a smaller delivery van that can also double as a practical family car or you're after something bigger that can handle off-road work and construction sites, there’s a model to suit almost every need.
At Evans Halshaw, we stock a wide range of new and used five-seater vans to suit every working lifestyle. Browse our latest stock online or visit your nearest Evans Halshaw Van Centre to find your next van today.
