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What is the difference between captain’s chairs and bucket seats?

My friend and I got into a heated argument the other day. He says that the seats in his van are “captain’s chairs,” but I’m pretty sure they’re called “bucket seats.” What is the difference between the two?

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Melanie Johnson · Updated on
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You know what they say: a good friend will be there for you when you’re up, when you’re down, and when you’re wrong about seat terminology. But seriously—you’re actually both kind of right! Captain’s chairs and bucket seats are fairly interchangeable. They both refer to seats that are not bench-style in cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans.
Let’s explore the three types of seats:
  • Bench seats: Flat seats that extend the full width of the vehicle—the oldest type of car seat.
  • Bucket seats: Rounded seat contoured to fit one person.
  • Captain’s chairs: Similar to the bucket seat, but usually has an armrest. Some car manufacturers call their bucket seats captain’s chairs.
Hope you and your friend can make up now!
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