Best 5 commercial vehicles with a double cabin
21 augustus 2019
Commercial vehicles with a double cabin, the top 5 in a row!
In this article we discuss the best commercial vehicles with a double cabin. A commercial vehicle with a double cabin is more likely to be chosen if several people have to be transported. With the smaller vans and vans, this does make a difference in space in the back. There is often enough loading space for goods or material for the delivery vans .
Double cabin
A double cabin provides seating for five or six people, if the first row contains a bench seat for two people then you speak of six seats. The most popular brands with a double cabin are: Volkswagen , Ford , Opel, Renault and Mercedes-Benz . We name these brands/models below. The Transporter and the Ford Transit Custom are highlighted.
Top 5 commercial vehicles with a double cabin
Top | Brand | Fashion model | From price p/m |
1. | Volkswagen | Transporter | €150 |
2. | Ford | Transit custom | €180 |
3. | Mercedes Benz | Vito | €195 |
4. | Renault | Traffic | €178 |
5. | Opel | Vivaro | €165 |
Volkswagen Transporter Double Cabin

The German brand managed to create a beautiful bus with the Volkswagen Transporter . The Volkswagen T5 and T6 are the most leased. What are the differences between the T5 and the T6? In the section below we make the comparison.
Lease a Volkswagen T5 or T6 with a double cabin? View the financial lease options here: from €150 p/m .
Transporter T5 with double cabin
The Transporter T5 that falls in the range of 2003-2015 received a facelift in 2010/2011. For example, the petrol variant came with a 2.0 engine with 115 hp and 170 nM (torque). The 2.0 engine was available with the TSI version (2011) which produced 204 hp with a torque of 350 Nm. A very powerful van.
The diesel variant had different 2.0 TDI engines. These vary between 84 hp/220 Nm to 180 hp/400 Nm. The diesel variants have considerably more torque than the petrol or natural gas variants. If you have a full car with people and cargo, a diesel is definitely recommended. Even if you want to connect an extra trailer.
Transporter T6 with double cabin
The Volkswagen Transporter T6 with a double cabin saw the light of day in 2015 and received additional diesel variants in 2016. The petrol variants come in two variations: the 2.0 TS I with 150 hp and 280 Nm and the 2.0 T SI with 204 hp and 350 Nm. Here the first variant already has much more power and torque than the T5.
The diesel variant comes with 5 different engines ranging from 84 hp / 220 Nm to 204 hp / 450 Nm. The new engines of the T6 from 2016 have a more economical engine than before (2015), an average saving of 15% on fuel consumption. The exterior also received a nice upgrade with beautiful LED lighting at the front and rear, but also a heated windscreen and electrically operated tailgate were optional. The model is available in manual or automatic transmission, with a choice of five- or six-speed manual transmission. The automatic transmission is a seven-speed automatic, also known as the DSG.
Volkswagen Transporter double cabin
Performances | Assets | Couple | year |
T5 Gasoline | 115 hp to 204 hp | 170 Nm to 350 Nm | 2010 to 2015 |
T5 Diesel | 84 hp to 180 hp | 220 Nm to 400 Nm | 2010 to 2015 |
T6 Gasoline | 115 hp to 204 hp | 170 Nm to 350 Nm | 2015 to present |
T6 Diesel | 84 hp to 180 hp | 220 Nm to 400 Nm | 2015 to present |
Want to lease a Volkswagen T5 or T6 with a double cabin ? View the financial lease options here: from €150 p/m .
Ford Transit Custom Double Cab

The Ford Transit Custom is a version of the former Ford Transit. The first production of the Transit Custom started in 2012. From 2016, the Ford Transit Custom received a nice facelift. Ford's goal was to become the best counterpart to the Volkswagen Transporter.
Lease a Ford Custom Transit up to 2016 or from 2016 with a double cabin? View the financial lease options here: from €180 p/m .
Transit Custom 2012-2016
There were three variants of the Transit Custom from 2012 to 2016. Although with the same model, the 2.2 TDCi, but with different engines. The engine with 100 hp had a torque of 310 Nm, the second version came with a 125 hp engine with a torque of 350 Nm, finally the last version came with a 155 hp engine with a torque of 385 Nm.
Transit Custom 2016+
Since 2016, Ford models have been improved with an additional facelift in 2018. The diesel engines were given more power, allowing for higher speeds and more torque. The 2.0 TDCi engines had 3 versions. 1: with 105 hp with a torque of 360 Nm; 2: 130 hp with 385 Nm; 3: 170 hp with a torque of 405 Nm.
Performances | Assets | Couple | year |
2.2TDCi | 100 hp, 125 hp, 155 hp | 310Nm, 350Nm, 385Nm | 2012 to 2016 |
2.0 TDCi | 105 hp, 130 hp, 170 hp | 360Nm, 385Nm, 405Nm | 2016+ |
Lease a Ford Custom Transit up to 2016 or from 2016 with a double cabin? View the financial lease options here: from €180 p/m .
Mercedes-Benz Vito Double Cabin

The Mercedes-Benz is known as a high segment brand. In the Vito , this high segment is accompanied by a sleek appearance and reliable driving characteristics. Mercedes-Benz also started releasing a new Vito in mid-2014. For example, in addition to the delivery van, a spacious delivery van has also come onto the market. There is also a variant available with a double cabin within this body. According to the Germans, this is one of the most spacious on the market. The Vito has launched several variations in terms of drives. The Vito is available with front, rear and all-wheel drive.
Would you like to lease a Mercedes-Benz Vito with a double cabin? View the financial lease options here: from €195 p/m .
Renault Trafic Double Cabin

The Renault Trafic dates back to 1980 when the first generation entered the market. Nowadays we mainly see the second generation and the third generation driving on Dutch roads. The latest third generation has entered the market from 2014. In September 2019, Renault will introduce the latest renewed Trafic , after they previously announced that they would also renew the Renault Master this same month. The new Trafic comes with a 2.0 diesel engine in variants from 120 hp to 170 hp. The strongest variants come with a six-speed automatic transmission .
Lease a Renault Trafic with a double cabin? View the financial lease options here, both new and used: from €178 p/m .
Opel Vivaro Double Cabin

The Opel van, also known as the Opel Vivaro , came onto the market in 2001 as a project of Renault and General Motors. This first generation was called the Vivaro A, the second generation that took over in 2014 is logically called Vivaro B. This Vivaro B generation was replaced in 2019 by the Opel Vivaro C, which comes in 3 length variants:
Length | Loading volume in m3 | Draw weight in KG | Seating to | Load capacity in KG |
L1H1 | 5.1 | 2,500 | 9 | 1,391 |
L2H1 | 5.8 | 2,500 | 9 | 1,379 |
L3H1 | 6.6 | 2,500 | 9 | 1,336 |
Details L1H1 : The standard loading capacity at L1H1 is 4.6 m3 and is extended to 5.1 m3 by extra space under the passenger seat.
Lease an Opel Vivaro with a double cabin? View the financial lease options here, both new and used: from €165 per month .
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