Size-wise.  I've just started using my GM Safari AWD work van again, after
a long spell of enjoying my  "new" Aa Transaxle 5 sp in my 84 tintop with
westie inside.  I think one of the unrecognized brilliant things about the
Vanagon is It's perfect inside height...One can move about on your feet
inside, not your knees...Just a fairly comfortable ducking, and even with
hands full ( bicycle, tool box, windsurfer, baby, engine block...) One  can
get around easily...and yet they aren't much taller than an SUV...No other
van builders have nailed it like the Vanagon.