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Key takeaways
- Bugaboo's 2-in-1 strollers include a bassinet (20 lb limit) and a seat (50 lb limit). UPPAbaby sells the bassinet separately for the Vista [1][2][4].
- The Fox 5 Renew is 26.45 lb with the seat and the Cruz V3 is 26.5 lb. Weight isn't the difference [1][5].
- Donkey 6 converts to a side-by-side double 5.5 inches wider than the single. The Vista V3 converts to a tandem layout, up to three riders [2][4].
- Bugaboo's 2023 recall covered the seat of the older Dragonfly Seat stroller. We found no recall of the Fox 5 Renew, Donkey 6, Cruz V3 or Vista V3 on October 16, 2026 [8].
- For Bugaboo vs Nuna, the Dragonfly Plus (22.38 lb) and Nuna TRIV next (18.4 lb without canopy and arm bar) are the closest compact pair [3][7].
At a glance
Bugaboo (Fox 5 Renew, Dragonfly Plus, Donkey 6)
Suits: Families who want a bassinet in the box, bigger wheels, and a one-piece standing fold.
- Strength: Bassinet included with the 2-in-1 models
- Strength: 12 in rear wheels on the Fox 5 Renew and Donkey 6
- Strength: Donkey 6 converts to a side-by-side double
- Trade-off: Car seat adapters are sold separately
- Trade-off: Donkey 6 weighs 33.7 lb with seat
- Trade-off: Dragonfly seat recall in 2023 (older model)
UPPAbaby (Cruz V3, Vista V3, Minu V3)
Suits: Families who want infant seats that attach without adapters, or a tandem double that grows to three riders.
- Strength: Mesa and Aria seats attach to the Cruz and Vista without adapters
- Strength: Cruz V3 is 22.5 in wide
- Strength: Vista V3 basket holds 30 lb
- Trade-off: Bassinet or Infant SnugSeat sold separately for the Vista
- Trade-off: Vista is 25.7 in wide
Bugaboo's 2-in-1 strollers come with a bassinet in the box, and UPPAbaby's Cruz V3 and Vista V3 attach its Mesa and Aria infant seats without adapters [1][2][4][5]. Weight is not what separates them: the Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew is 26.45 lb with its seat and the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 is 26.5 lb [1][5].
All of these strollers must meet the federal stroller rule, 16 CFR part 1227 [10]. We don't test strollers or name a winner. This guide pairs them by size and says who each fits, with a short Bugaboo vs Nuna section at the end.
Bugaboo vs UPPAbaby: how the models pair up
| Size class | Bugaboo | UPPAbaby | Weight (maker's count) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-size single | Fox 5 Renew | Cruz V3 | 26.45 lb vs 26.5 lb |
| Convertible double | Donkey 6 | Vista V3 | 33.7 lb vs 27.6 lb |
| Compact | Dragonfly Plus | Minu V3 | 22.38 lb vs 16.7 lb |
Bugaboo's weights are for the stroller with its seat. With the bassinet instead, the Fox 5 Renew is 29.32 lb, the Donkey 6 is 35.9 lb and the Dragonfly Plus is 23.57 lb [1][2][3].
Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew vs UPPAbaby Cruz V3
These two are the closest match. Both carry up to 50 lb in the seat, both are about 26.5 lb with the seat, and and the Fox folds in one piece that stands on its own [1][5].
The Fox 5 Renew has 12-inch rear wheels and full suspension, and Bugaboo calls it an all-terrain stroller [1]. It includes a bassinet with a 20 lb limit, and the seat has three recline positions and extends 4 inches [1]. It folds to 17.3 by 23.6 by 35.4 inches in one piece, or 35 by 20.9 by 13.4 inches in two pieces [1].
The Cruz V3 is 22.5 inches wide against the Fox's 23.6, and folds to 17 by 22.5 by 32.5 inches with the seat on [5]. It takes UPPAbaby's Mesa and Aria seats directly and comes with an infant insert [5].
Fits you if: you want a bassinet in the box and rougher-surface wheels (Fox 5 Renew), or the narrowest full-size body and no-adapter UPPAbaby seats (Cruz V3).
Bugaboo Donkey 6 vs UPPAbaby Vista V3
Both start as a single and add a second seat, in different layouts. The Donkey 6 becomes a side-by-side double in "three clicks" when you add the sibling seat, which is sold separately [2]. In single mode it is 23.6 inches wide, and the double is only 5.5 inches wider [2]. Bugaboo lists a 33 lb underseat basket and a 22 lb side bag [2].
The Vista V3 is tandem, with up to three children using RumbleSeat and PiggyBack accessories [4]. It is narrower than the Donkey's double, is 27.6 lb against the Donkey's 33.7 lb, and has a 30 lb basket [2][4].
Fits you if: you want children riding side by side at the same height (Donkey 6), or you want a lighter frame and up to three riders (Vista V3).
Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus vs UPPAbaby Minu V3
The compact pair. The Dragonfly Plus is 22.38 lb with its seat, folds to 14.2 by 20.5 by 35.4 inches in one piece with the seat, and includes a bassinet with a 20 lb limit [3]. The Minu V3 is 16.7 lb and folds to 10 by 18 by 21.5 inches [6]. The Minu is lighter and smaller, and the Dragonfly Plus is the narrower of the two at 20.5 inches [3].
Bugaboo vs Nuna
Bugaboo's closest Nuna matches are the TRIV next and MIXX next. The Dragonfly Plus (22.38 lb with seat) is heavier than the Nuna TRIV next (18.4 lb without the insert, arm bar and canopy, which add about 2.6 lb) [3][7]. The Fox 5 Renew (26.45 lb with seat) is lighter than the MIXX next (28.3 lb without its arm bar and insert) [1][9]. See our UPPAbaby vs Nuna comparison for the rest of Nuna's line.
Recalls and safety
We searched CPSC's database on October 16, 2026.
- Bugaboo: In December 2023 CPSC announced a recall of the seat sold with the older Bugaboo Dragonfly Seat strollers. In parent-facing mode the backrest can move down, and an unrestrained infant could tumble from the seat. Bugaboo offers a free replacement seat [8]. CPSC also lists older Bugaboo stroller recalls from 2009 to 2013. We found no recall of the Fox 5 Renew or Donkey 6.
- UPPAbaby: We found no recall of the V3 Cruz, Vista or Minu. Its 2015 recall covered older Cruz and Vista models and RumbleSeats, and its 2022 recall covered the Ridge jogger.
- Nuna: We found no CPSC stroller recall for the MIXX next or TRIV next.
These are the recalls we found, not a promise about every recall. Check your model and date at SaferProducts.gov [11], register your stroller, and always use the harness.
Where to buy
Bugaboo's Fox 5 Renew and Donkey 6 are on Amazon, and so are UPPAbaby's Cruz and Vista. These are affiliate links: Check price on Amazon for the Fox 5 Renew Affiliate link, Check price on Amazon for the Donkey 6 Affiliate link, Check price on Amazon for the Cruz V3 Affiliate link or Check price on Amazon for the Vista V3 Affiliate link. For the wider field, see our best strollers guide, and to pair a stroller with an infant seat, see the car seat and stroller combo guide. The UPPAbaby Cruz vs Vista comparison goes deeper on those two.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between Bugaboo and UPPAbaby?
Bugaboo's 2-in-1 strollers ship with a bassinet and have larger wheels on the all-terrain Fox 5 Renew and Donkey 6. UPPAbaby's Cruz V3 and Vista V3 attach Mesa and Aria infant car seats without adapters, and the Vista expands to up to three riders. Weights are close: 26.45 lb for the Fox 5 Renew and 26.5 lb for the Cruz.
Bugaboo Fox vs UPPAbaby Cruz: which is lighter?
They're level. Bugaboo lists the Fox 5 Renew at 26.45 lb with the seat and 29.32 lb with the bassinet. UPPAbaby lists the Cruz V3 at 26.5 lb with the seat. The Cruz is narrower at 22.5 in, and the Fox 5 Renew is 23.6 in wide.
Is Bugaboo or Nuna lighter?
At the compact end, Nuna's TRIV next is 18.4 lb without insert, arm bar and canopy, and the Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus is 22.38 lb with the seat. At the full-size end, the Nuna MIXX next is 28.3 lb without its arm bar and insert, and the Fox 5 Renew is 26.45 lb with the seat.
Do Bugaboo strollers work with car seats?
Yes, with a car seat adapter sold separately. Bugaboo says many of its strollers work with infant seats including the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna. UPPAbaby's Cruz and Vista attach Mesa and Aria seats with no adapter.
Has Bugaboo had a recall?
Yes. In December 2023 Bugaboo recalled the seat sold with its Dragonfly Seat strollers because the backrest can move down in parent-facing mode. The fix was a free replacement seat. CPSC also lists older Bugaboo stroller recalls from 2009 to 2013. We found none for the Fox 5 Renew or Donkey 6.
Which stroller is better for two kids, Bugaboo Donkey 6 or UPPAbaby Vista?
They're built differently. The Donkey 6 double is side by side, and Bugaboo says it's 5.5 in wider than the single. The Vista is a tandem layout with up to three riders. Pick the layout that fits your doors, your car and your children's ages.
Sources
Numbers in brackets in the guide link to these sources.
- 1.Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew 2-in-1 strollerBugaboo, 2026
- 2.Bugaboo Donkey 6 2-in-1 strollerBugaboo, 2026
- 3.Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus 2-in-1 strollerBugaboo, 2026
- 4.Vista V3 StrollerUPPAbaby, 2026
- 5.Cruz V3 StrollerUPPAbaby, 2026
- 6.Minu V3 StrollerUPPAbaby, 2026
- 7.TRIV next StrollerNuna, 2026
- 8.Bugaboo Recalls Dragonfly Seat Strollers Due to Injury Hazard (24-730)U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 2023
- 9.MIXX next StrollerNuna, 2026
- 10.Carriages and Strollers (16 CFR part 1227 business guidance)U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 2026
- 11.SaferProducts.gov recall and incident databaseU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 2026
