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The difference is the layout. The Bugaboo Donkey 6 puts two children side by side at the same height, and comes in bundles with the second seat or bassinet included. It's 74 cm (29.1 in) wide in double mode. The UPPAbaby Vista V3 stays 25.7 inches wide, with one child above the other, and you add the second seat, bassinet or car seat as separate parts. Choose the Donkey 6 if your doors and elevator are wide enough and you want both children at the same level. Choose the Vista V3 if width is the limit, or you'd rather start with a single and add parts.
Side by side
| Bugaboo Donkey 6 | UPPAbaby Vista V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout for two | Side by side, same height | Tandem: upper seat and lower seat |
| Width | 74 cm (29.1 in) double; 60 cm (23.6 in) single | 25.7 in, single or double |
| Weight | 19.04 kg (42 lb) with bassinet and seat | 27.6 lb with one seat, before the second seat |
| Main seat limits | Each seat from 6 months to 22 kg (50 lb) | Toddler seat 3 months to 50 lb, 40 in |
| Second seat | Same as the first | RumbleSeat V3: 3 months to 40 lb or 36 in, lower position only |
| Newborn | Bugaboo bassinet, up to 9 kg or 6 months | Bassinet V3 (to 20 lb) or Infant SnugSeat, sold separately |
| Basket | 15 kg (33 lb), 70 L | 30 lb |
| Fold | One piece, standing; 56 × 79.5 × 90 cm in double mode | One step, standing, with the toddler seat on; 16.3 × 25.7 × 33.8 in |
| A third child | Compatible Bugaboo wheeled board, sold separately | PiggyBack ride-along board, sold separately |
What it costs for two
The Donkey 6 comes in bundles. The Vista V3 comes with one toddler seat, and you add parts.
| Your children | Donkey 6 | Vista V3 |
|---|---|---|
| A newborn and a toddler | Donkey 6 Duo: $2,148.90, with one bassinet and two seats | Vista V3 $1,039.99 + Bassinet V3 $239.99 + lower adapters $44.99 = $1,324.97. Add the RumbleSeat V3 (from $343.99) when the baby is ready for a seat. |
| Twins | Donkey 6 Twin: $2,348.85, with two bassinets and two seats | Vista V3 + two Bassinet V3 + lower adapters = $1,564.96. Add the RumbleSeat V3 later. |
| Two children over 6 months | Donkey 6 Duo, using both seats | Vista V3 + RumbleSeat V3 = from $1,383.98 |
Prices are in CAD and were current when we wrote this. UPPAbaby lists a toddler seat with a bassinet, two bassinets, and an infant car seat with the RumbleSeat V3 among the Vista V3's two-child setups. Follow the configuration guide for the adapters each setup needs. With the Donkey 6, starting with the Mono and adding parts later costs the same as the bundles at our current prices; our guide to the Donkey 6 Mono, Duo and Twin shows the math.
Choose the Donkey 6 if
- Both children should sit at the same height, with the same view and easy reach to both.
- You'll use two full-size seats for a long time. Both Donkey 6 seats go to 22 kg (50 lb), while the Vista's lower RumbleSeat V3 goes to 40 lb or 36 in.
- You want everything in one box, with the second seat or bassinet included.
- Your doors, elevator and trunk take 74 cm. Measure the clear opening before you choose.
Choose the Vista V3 if
- Width is your limit. At 25.7 inches, it's about 3.4 inches narrower than the Donkey 6 in double mode.
- You want to start with a single and add a second seat, bassinet or board only when you need it.
- You'll click infant car seats on. UPPAbaby's Mesa and Aria seats attach directly, and the configuration guide includes two Mesa V3 seats for twins. Donkey 6 car seat adapters are sold separately and are listed for compatible Maxi-Cosi seats.
- You want the bigger basket: 30 lb, compared with 15 kg (33 lb) on the Donkey 6.
On transit, neither fits TransLink's 24-inch maximum for buses as a double, but the Donkey 6 does as a single at 60 cm (23.6 in). Our transit guide has the details.
Related comparisons
- Vista V3 vs Minu Duo: tandem or a lighter side-by-side
- Vista V3 PiggyBack vs RumbleSeat V3: board or second seat
- Donkey 5 vs Donkey 6: whether to upgrade
- Best double strollers in Canada: all seven doubles we carry
- Twin baby gear checklist: car seats, sleep and more
These two are easiest to compare by pushing them through a doorway. Call our Richmond, Burnaby or Ottawa store ahead of your visit to ask whether both are on the floor.
