Bus & Van Seating CapacityGuide UAE

Toyota Hiace 2026 UAE 13-seat passenger reference: high-roof commuter body, durable forward-facing fabric rows, individual seatbelts, side boarding access, front A/C and rear passenger cooling. Engine variants are 2.7L petrol, 2.8L diesel and 3.5L petrol; audio/USB equipment differs by grade.

13-seat passenger Hiace: for 9–10 occupants, 2–3 checked cases measuring 70 × 45 × 28 cm need 176–265 L and weigh 40–60 kg at 20 kg each; two cabin cases 55 × 35 × 23 cm add 89 L/16 kg. Twelve checked cases require 1,058 L/240 kg and exceed a simple small rear-storage plan.

UAE 2,285 mm high roof; front and rear A/C vents, gray fabric seats, ABS/EBD/Brake Assist and VDC; Nissan Premium option has up to 14 rear vents, reclining benches, AUX/4 speakers, foldable fifth-row seatback and optional upgraded charging.

Full 13-total-seat cabin: plan around 2–3 medium cases (65 × 45 × 25 cm, about 73 L each) plus compact soft bags; an estimate, not a rated trunk volume. Fold-up fifth-row seat on other Nissan Premium layouts adds space with fewer occupied seats.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Transfer 45 factory-approved coachbuilder reference: up to 19 passenger seats, individual high-back commuter seats, 3-point seatbelts, grab handles, coat hooks and seat-back luggage nets; ARTICO leatherette available. Mercedes Sprinter platform provides ABS, Brake Assist, EBD, ESP and Crosswind Assist. Passenger climate control, MBUX screen, USB charging and PA/audio depend on specified conversion.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger conversion 16–20-seat class: twelve large checked cases 70 × 45 × 28 cm require 1,058 L/240 kg at 20 kg each; sixteen need 1,411 L/320 kg. A work backpack 35 × 25 × 15 cm uses 13.1 L: twenty need 263 L/60 kg at 3 kg each. Hold space depends on the approved Transfer 45 or regional coach conversion; full seats and all large bags are not an automatic allowance.

Kia Carnival eight-seat 2+3+3 cabin, two sliding passenger doors, rear A/C, three seating rows, split-fold rear bench, seatbelts, touchscreen infotainment, front/optional rear USB and fabric or leather-style seats depending on 2025–2026 GCC trim.

Kia Carnival eight-seat minimum boot volume is 627 L with third row up. Four checked cases 70 × 45 × 28 cm require 353 L/80 kg, plus two carry-ons 55 × 35 × 23 cm require 89 L/16 kg. Eight large cases need 706 L, greater than its published 627 L minimum boot figure.

Hyundai Staria 9-seat UAE reference: 5,253 × 1,997 × 1,990 mm exterior, 3.5L petrol V6 and 8-speed automatic, sliding doors, large windows, multi-row upholstered seats and rear climate air vents; screen/USB and driver-assistance equipment depend on the allocated 9/11-seat grade.

Hyundai Staria UAE 9-seat reference: 1,303 L cargo-area figure for its rated seat position; some 11-seat configurations have approximately 117 L behind the last row. Six 70 × 45 × 28 cm cases need 529 L/120 kg; eight need 706 L/160 kg. These are packing calculations, not a guaranteed 11-seat bag allowance.

Up to 8 seats TOTAL; sliding/removable rear rows, folding bench outer seat and 180° swivel chairs on equipped trims; TEMPMATIC rear A/C, Lugano/Nappa leather options, reclining luxury seats, 2 × 12.3-inch MBUX displays, rear 12 V and available premium sound / ambient lights, ABS/ESP.

Mercedes-Benz luggage range 610–5,010 L (5,010 L requires seats removed). With passenger seats occupied, plan approx. 4–6 medium suitcases, 65 × 45 × 25 cm each (about 73 L per case; 292–438 L combined) in a suitable rear bay.

High-roof passenger layout with front/rear A/C; fabric seat upholstery is standard on documented Hiace commuter trims. ABS, BA, VSC and TRC are documented on the Toyota UAE 2026 13-place reference, not guaranteed on every 15-place conversion.

14 people: plan for small personal bags only. Medium case 65×45×25 cm / 20 kg and large 75×50×30 cm / 23 kg require a measured luggage plan; no 5–6-case guarantee at full seating.

Toyota Coaster 2025 UAE 2.8L 23-seat specification: high-back fabric passenger seats, air conditioning, front/rear heater, automatic folding centre passenger door, window curtains, rear two-point passenger belts and a reclining driver seat. The cabin includes a microphone/amplifier, 6.7-inch audio screen with USB/Bluetooth and four speakers. Its body measures 6,990 × 2,080 × 2,635 mm; the rear lift-up baggage door serves the rack/tray.

Toyota Coaster UAE 23-seat configuration: a rear lift-up luggage door and baggage rack/tray provide dedicated storage access. For 20 travellers, twenty soft 35 × 25 × 15 cm day bags total about 263 L/60 kg at 3 kg each; ten 55 × 35 × 23 cm cabin cases total about 443 L/80 kg at 8 kg each. Twenty full-size 70 × 45 × 28 cm checked cases total 1,764 L/400 kg and generally call for a coach with a measured luggage hold or separate baggage transport. Bag counts are packing examples, not a manufacturer-rated Coaster load limit.

Mitsubishi FUSO Rosa 33-seat long-body reference has a 6,970 × 1,845 × 1,860 mm cabin, individually reclining upholstered passenger seats, high roof, automatic entrance door and rear luggage area. A separate 34-passenger high-roof 4D33 model uses fixed/folding ergonomic seating, air conditioning and factory radio. The 4M50 version has hydraulic vacuum-assisted drum brakes and exhaust brake; modern 4P10 Pro/Premium equipment includes high-back knit or reclining seats, Bluetooth audio and advanced ESP/AEBS systems. Select the exact approved seating arrangement and interior package.

Mitsubishi FUSO Rosa long-body rear luggage area with overhead parcel-tray options. 34 work bags of 35 × 25 × 15 cm (3 kg each) occupy about 446 L and weigh 102 kg; 10 cabin cases of 55 × 35 × 23 cm (8 kg each) occupy 443 L/80 kg; 10 checked cases of 70 × 45 × 28 cm (20 kg each) occupy 882 L/200 kg. 20 checked cases require 1,764 L and 400 kg, and 34 require about 3,000 L/680 kg: use approved rear storage or a separate luggage vehicle, not blocked passenger seats or aisles. These are bag loads to plan for, not the bus-certified hold capacity.

Overhead A/C; GL reclining cloth, SX high-back cloth or DX vinyl seats by trim

Rear luggage compartment; approved bag count based on dimensions and vehicle payload

Coaster-class passenger A/C; factory 2026 UAE 23-place version includes a 6.7-inch AM/FM/DAB/USB/Bluetooth audio display, microphone/amplifier and curtains. Actual seating trim and safety equipment vary by the allocated unit.

For 22 seated passengers, plan small soft personal bags only; a suitcase count is not included at full seating. Checked cases (65 × 45 × 25 cm, 20 kg; or 75 × 50 × 30 cm, 23 kg) require a separately confirmed cargo space or luggage vehicle.

Air-conditioned Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa class; high-back passenger seating, AM/FM/AUX/USB audio referenced in UAE brochure and microphone available on specified configurations. Confirm seven folding seats, belts, ABS, charging and seat upholstery on the allocated bus.

With all 33 passenger seats in use, bring compact personal bags only; do not count on a dedicated checked-suitcase hold. For a group of 26 with eight 20 kg cases (160 kg total), we must confirm an approved luggage space and permitted load before accepting the booking.

Yutong ZK6122H9(HN9): 53 passenger seats plus driver and attendant, air suspension, integrated overhead racks with storage, curtains and 32,000 kcal/h roof air conditioning. The model includes a 15-inch LCD screen, microphone and SD-card media player; it also has dual-circuit pneumatic brakes, ABS and a retarder.

Yutong ZK6122H9 (53+1+1): 12.5 m³ underfloor luggage compartment plus overhead luggage racks. 35 checked suitcases (70 × 45 × 28 cm, 20 kg each) occupy 3.09 m³ and weigh 700 kg; 53 matching suitcases occupy 4.67 m³ and weigh 1,060 kg. The compartment volume is a published model specification; approved luggage weight, case stacking and aisle clearance still govern the actual load.

King Long XMQ6112 AY reference: 47+1+1 seats, adjustable high-back seats, footrests, side movement, 3-point belts, USB/seat, 30,000 kcal/h roof A/C, Wi-Fi, mic, fridge, 2 folding 18.5-inch LCDs and WABCO ABS. LCD screens fold; fold-down PASSENGER seats are not documented.

For a suitable King Long 40–49-seat touring coach with an underfloor hold, plan approx. 20–30 medium suitcases (65 × 45 × 25 cm; 73 L each), plus small hand bags in overhead racks. This is a packing estimate; exact measured bay capacity and weight limits are vehicle-specific.

High-density staff-bus passenger cabin, typically 3+2 padded fabric/vinyl seating; AC or non-AC body options, aisle access, passenger ventilation and seat belts as fitted. Higer 66+1+1 example has adjustable belted seats; Ashok Leyland final trim depends on the completed body.

60–67 riders: one small personal bag per passenger, up to 35 × 25 × 15 cm and approximately 3 kg, only where safe cabin stowage exists (60–67 small bags). A full-size 70 × 45 × 30 cm, 20–23 kg suitcase has no guaranteed space at full seating. Use a baggage-equipped vehicle for suitcases.

Commercial 71–84 passenger Ashok Leyland Falcon workforce layout with fixed seated rows and a separate driver position. AC 84-passenger Falcon bodies are documented for the UAE; non-AC workforce variants use window ventilation. Fabric/vinyl seats, aisle access and the exact 84-passenger seating pattern depend on the approved bus body.

84 compact worker bags measuring 35 × 25 × 15 cm at 3 kg each total about 1.10 m³ and 252 kg. Twenty checked cases measuring 70 × 45 × 28 cm at 20 kg total 1.76 m³ and 400 kg. These are luggage loads to plan for, not automatic stowage limits; a high-density labour bus may need a separate luggage vehicle for checked suitcases.

School-specific approval and features must be verified.

Storage and baggage rules by school service.

Event configuration and permissions to confirm.

Space and facilities vary by configuration.

Touring-coach air conditioning, high-back seating and overhead shelves; Yutong C12 and King Long XMQ6127 versions offer different passenger seat, USB, microphone, retarder, ABS and stability-control combinations. Exact equipment follows your selected coach.

Underfloor coach luggage hold. As a planning example, 25 cases at 23 kg total 575 kg and have a geometric volume of 2.21 m³ at 70 × 45 × 28 cm each; final loading is checked against the allocated coach’s approved hold and payload.

Higer KLQ6125KA specification: roof coach A/C, high-back adjustable seats with footrests, air suspension, ABS and hydraulic retarder. Leather, USB at every seat, Wi-Fi, display screens and stability control vary by allocated coach.

Full-size underfloor coach luggage hold. One Higer 53+1+1 model lists 8 m³ or less with additional fittings. For 40 bags at 70 × 45 × 28 cm and 23 kg each, minimum geometric volume is 3.528 m³ and total bag mass is 920 kg; the actual coach must have enough remaining approved payload.

Ashok Leyland Falcon-type workforce cabin, with AC or non-AC layout. Falcon references list a robust H-series diesel engine; AC model equipment and ABS depend on the registered bus.

Designed for seated workers with small personal bags; no guaranteed 66-suitcase luggage hold. Large suitcases or site tools need a separately approved luggage vehicle.

Falcon 11m/12m H-series diesel platforms. AC and non-AC bodies available by vehicle specification; reclining, leather and USB are not standard across workforce units.

Workforce layout: small personal bags only at full occupancy; no guaranteed separate suitcase hold. A dedicated cargo vehicle is needed for large suitcases or tools.