I have not spent a lot of time in Vanagon non-Westy seats but have sat in them and they seem to be about equal to the Eurovan seats in cushion size and comfort, support and bolstering.� The EV seats use a knob for the recline feature and have smaller increments of recline (less notchy) and go much further back.� You can flatten them out completely if there is no obstacle behind.� The Westy kitchen cabinet prevents reclining on the driver's side, of course, but passengers might like it and a kid could even sleep there.� Also, the EV headrests are cushioned fabric instead of the harder plastic-covered type.� Overall, I think you'll find availability to be what determines which seats you use.� To me, either beats a stock Westy seat for driving comfort and you can appreciate this difference every time you climb into the driver's seat. 
�
I do have a standard Vanagon seat, bought for comparison purposes, but have not had time to get it out of the garage and into the�Westy for evaluation.� Actually, since the move I can't FIND anything in the garage.
�
Stephen

On Thursday, November 7, 2013 10:14 AM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
  
I'm also contemplating a seat upgrade to something a bit more comfy. Are
the Vanagon non Westy seats more comfortable than the EV seats?

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy

On Nov 7, 2013 7:50 AM, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Early Eurovan seats ('93 to about '97) can be fitted by trimming off the
> downturned edges of the seat rails to fit into the Vanagon seat tracks.
> This is what I did.� Later Eurovan seats have a different rails so might be
> more involved to make fit.� Non-Westy Vanagon seats will slide right in.
> Both will have thicker seat bases than a Westy seat so when installed on
> the swivels will lift your seating position relative to the stock seat.
> Some folks do not like this.� If you are long-legged your knees may be
> closer to the dash than you like.
>
> I expect the Vanagon seats would be easier for you to find, but I happened
> to find EV seats first so that is what I used.� Vast improvement over stock
> in my '87 Westy, but I also had to further modify the seat rails, notching
> them at the back in order to slide the EV seat farther back to get the leg
> room I wanted.
>
> Several threads on the Samba about different seats. Lots of helpful and
> informative pix.� One guy added Ford Econoline captain's seats to his
> Vanagon. Good luck!
>
> Stephen
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 10:56 PM, Scott Daniel <
> scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:
>
> Eurovan seats can be adapted without too much trouble and are pretty
> nice.� Easy to fine the details online.
>
> you could also get seats from an 86 and later Westy ...those might be a
> little more plush.
>
> Be aware that non-westy seats are thicker on the bottom portion than
> your Westy seats that are on swivels are.
> Since the driver's swivel is never used ..
> I like to remove it, then keep the same seat and have more head room ..
> OR use a non-westy seat that's thicker on the bottom and will keep you
> at about the same eyeball altitude that you have with your current
> driver's seat.
>
> you can get some fine Recarro's for up to $ 1,500 each, new,� I believe.
>
>
>
> On 11/6/2013 5:22 PM, Kevin Gilbert wrote:
> > Volks,
> >
> > I'm interested in learning what front seat options may be out there for
> my '84 Westfalia. The originals are in decent shape, but maybe my backside
> would appreciate an upgrade. Easy fit and low cost, of course.
> >
> > My first van, a '66 Econoline, went through 3 seat configs: original
> vinyl low-back, a pair of jerry-rigged maroon velvet Shriner bus seats, and
> then a set of same-era Mustang bucket seats - suhweeeet. The Mustang seats
> slid onto the same tracks without alteration.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Kevin
>