{"id":128750,"date":"2023-02-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/?p=128750"},"modified":"2025-07-16T13:38:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T18:38:43","slug":"accessible-minivans-long-cut-vs-short-cut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/resources\/accessible-minivans-long-cut-vs-short-cut\/","title":{"rendered":"Fourgonnettes accessibles : Coupe longue ou coupe courte"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s for your organization, a program you run, or your own family, you\u2019ve probably come across two main types of rear accessible minivans: long cut and short cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first glance, the difference might not seem like a big deal. But it can change how many people you can fit, how easy it is for your drivers to help passengers, and how comfortable the ride is for everyone on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick the wrong one, and things can get tricky. Passengers might end up feeling left out or even disoriented during the ride. (We\u2019ll explain why that happens a little later.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s super important to understand how each option works. When you know what to look for, you\u2019ll feel more confident making the right call for your team, your drivers, and\u2014most importantly\u2014your passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we\u2019ll break down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The pros and cons of each option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who each type of van is best for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But first, let\u2019s clear up what we mean when we say <strong>\u201clong cut\u201d and \u201cshort cut.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long cut vs. short cut accessible minivans: what\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is one major difference between a long cut and a short cut minivan, and that\u2019s, well, the van floor. Take a peek at the photo below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rear-entry-chrysler-4.jpg\" alt=\"Entr\u00e9e arri\u00e8re Chrysler 4\" class=\"wp-image-123084\" style=\"width:480px;height:320px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, there is a channel inside the van floor. This is because the floor has actually been lowered to create enough headroom (the distance between the wheelchair user&#8217;s head and the roof of the van).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we talk about \u201clong cut\u201d and \u201cshort cut\u201d minivans, we\u2019re talking about the length of that channel in the floor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know what, exactly, we\u2019re talking about, you\u2019re probably wondering what the differences are between a long cut and a short cut minivan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"#request-info-form\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#8cc63e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Got any questions about accessible minivans?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long cut accessible minivans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A long cut conversion extends the lowered section of floor further into the van, right up behind the front driver and passenger seats. A long cut wheelchair van can accommodate 2 standard size wheelchairs, or 1 longer wheelchair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short cut accessible minivans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"short cut accessible minivan\" class=\"wp-image-128918 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo credit: JC Paratransit Solutions<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A short cut conversion limits the length of the lowered floor section to the back of the van, in the area behind the second row of seats. A short cut typically only fits 1 standard size wheelchair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you understand what the major differences are between a long cut and a short cut minivan, you may be wondering what the pros and cons are of each vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of long cut accessible minivans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A long cut minivan offers more flexibility in terms of how many wheelchairs it can transport. It can transport two standard-sized wheelchairs or one bigger wheelchair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is important to consider if you are an organization, such as an adult daycare, that needs to transport more than one wheelchair user at a time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driver and wheelchair passengers can be much closer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this may not seem like such an important pro at first, it is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine you are a wheelchair user, and every time you are going on an outing, you\u2019re secured into the very back of the van (as it is with a short cut minivan). The driver struggles to hear you, so you find there\u2019s no point in trying to talk. It\u2019s lonely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, in a long cut minivan you can be secured right behind the driver. Conversation is easy because you are a part of it. You are not lonely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better visibility for the wheelchair user<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a long cut minivan, the wheelchair user can easily see out of the front window because there is usually no bench blocking it from view.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, while this may not seem important at first, take a moment to think about it. When you\u2019re in a moving vehicle and you can\u2019t see exactly where you\u2019re going, it can become disorienting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s very important to consider the comfort of the wheelchair user when buying a wheelchair van.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that we\u2019ve covered the pros of a long cut minivan, you\u2019re likely wondering what the cons are. Read on to find out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of long cut accessible minivans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typically, the price is higher as it&#8217;s a more extensive conversion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember when we talked about how, in long cut and short cut minivans, the van floor has actually been lowered?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, because a long cut minivan has a longer cut in the floor, and hence a more extensive conversion, it typically costs more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usually, a second-row bench is not possible (but you still have 2 second row seats)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a longer cut in the floor, there isn\u2019t room for a second bench in the minivan, although they typically come with 2 \u201cflip and fold\u201d seats in the second row. This means you can usually fold them up to the side of the van to fit 2 wheelchairs when the seats aren\u2019t being used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lack of a second bench is an important factor to consider for organizations that will be transporting more than 1 passenger at a time. Think about your needs: are you an adult daycare transporting 1 wheelchair user and more than 2 other passengers? Then you may need that second bench.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that we\u2019ve covered the pros and cons of a long cut minivan, let\u2019s talk about short cut minivans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of short cut accessible minivans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can be used as a usual minivan but with wheelchair capability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/conversion-de-lentree-arriere-dune-dodge-commerciale\/\">monospace accessible aux fauteuils roulants<\/a> will feel like a standard minivan\u2013and have similar capacity to a standard minivan\u2013but you will still be able to safely transport 1 wheelchair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is typically a pro for families who have a member of their family that uses a wheelchair, such as a child. You\u2019re still able to transport nearly as many passengers as you would normally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If wheelchair access is a mandate, but is rarely used, this is a good lower cost option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is usually only a pro for commercially-used short cut minivans, such as taxis, because a short cut conversion is generally less expensive than a long cut conversion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, we typically only recommend a short cut minivan for commercial use if it will be rarely used, for reasons you\u2019ll learn next.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of short cut accessible minivans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The wheelchair passenger often feels isolated at the back of the van<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We did talk about this earlier, but here\u2019s a recap in case you forgot:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine you are a wheelchair user, and every time you are going on an outing, you\u2019re secured into the very back of the van.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, how the wheelchair user <em>feels <\/em>while using the van is very important because we want to encourage inclusivity and pay attention to the humanity of those riding with us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It can be hard to see out the front of the van with the second row bench in the way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a second row in front of the wheelchair user, visibility goes out the window\u2013or, wait, there is no window for it to go out of because you can\u2019t see it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, while this may not seem important at first, take a moment to think about it. When you\u2019re in a moving vehicle and you can\u2019t see exactly where you\u2019re going, it can become disorienting\u2013that\u2019s why visibility is so important, not only for drivers, but also for passengers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unless you have electronic restraints, securing a wheelchair in a short cut van can be difficult for staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a short cut minivan, the front restraints are directly behind the second-row bench. To use them, drivers have to slide the bench seats forward and bend down to access the front restraints. Most drivers find this very difficult.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ride quality is not as comfortable&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The back of a van is loud\u2013and louder still when there is a ramp installed in it. When a wheelchair user is secured in the back of a short cut minivan, they can feel the bumps and turns more than they would in a long cut minivan, and they can hear them more too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, a short cut minivan is overall less of an enjoyable ride than a long cut minivan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out this table below for a review of all the information we just talked about:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td>Long cut accessible minivans<\/td><td>Short cut accessible minivans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capacit\u00e9<\/td><td>2 standard sized wheelchairs or 1 long wheelchair<\/td><td>1 standard sized wheelchair<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Distance between driver and wheelchair user<\/td><td>Close<\/td><td>Far<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visibility for wheelchair user<\/td><td>Good<\/td><td>Poor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>More<\/td><td>Can be less<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Second row availability<\/td><td>No (but 2 seats are available)<\/td><td>Oui<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rider comfortability&nbsp;<\/td><td>Good<\/td><td>Can be poor<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long cut vs. short cut rear entry minivans: who is each option right for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out both of these checklists to help determine if a long cut or short cut minivan is right for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long cut accessible minivans are right for you if:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You need to transport more than 1 wheelchair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to transport a larger wheelchair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having the wheelchair user closer to the driver is important to you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t require a second row inside the van<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short cut accessible minivans are right for you if:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You only need to transport 1 standard sized wheelchair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t mind having the wheelchair far away from the driver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a smaller budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need a second row inside the van<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your next steps to choosing between long cut vs. short cut accessible minivans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You came to this article to learn if a long cut or short cut minivan is right for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, you know the pros and cons of both and, generally, who each option is right for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Si vous n'\u00eates pas encore s\u00fbr de l'option qui vous convient le mieux, <a href=\"#request-info-form\">parlez \u00e0 un expert MoveMobility d\u00e8s aujourd'hui<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vous pouvez \u00e9galement consulter les articles suivants pour plus d'informations :&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/fourgons-de-luxe-pour-fauteuils-roulants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Les fourgonnettes pour fauteuils roulants sont-elles soumises \u00e0 une taxe de luxe ?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/fourgonnette-pleine-grandeur-pour-fauteuils-roulants-vs-fourgonnette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fourgonnettes pleine grandeur pour fauteuils roulants ou mini-fourgonnettes : Lequel vous convient le mieux ?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/ressources\/movemobility-vs-dealerships-wheelchair-vans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MoveMobility ou les concessionnaires de fourgonnettes pour fauteuils roulants : Qu'est-ce qui vous convient le mieux ?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9b30a6b2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#request-info-form\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#8cc63e\"><strong>Parler \u00e0 un expert<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll learn the pros and cons of short cut vs. long cut minivans and who each option is right for. 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