Head-to-head comparison

Bugaboo Kangaroo vs UPPAbaby Vista V3

Both start as a single pram with a bassinet in the box and can take a second child later. The Kangaroo adds a sibling seat, sold separately, for two children; the Vista V3 can take a second seat or bassinet for a second child and a PiggyBack board for a third, all sold separately.

Specification comparison by Pramkin editorial, from each brand's Australian product pages. Key figures re-checked 13 October 2026. Not a hands-on review and not a car-fit test.

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Bugaboo

Bugaboo Kangaroo

Full-size pram, Double pram

Manufacturer RRP: $2,049
Weight: 13.05 kg
Folded: 50 x 62 x 97 cm

RRP covers: 2-in-1 bundle: base, reversible seat, bassinet, sun canopy and basket.

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$1,999, stroller with bassinet, checked 3 November 2026. Prices change.

Buy at Bugaboo Australia

$1,999, 2-in-1 bundle: base, reversible seat, bassinet, sun canopy and basket, checked 5 November 2026. Prices change.

Check price at Bugaboo Full Kangaroo specs

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UPPAbaby

UPPAbaby Vista V3

Full-size pram, Double pram

Manufacturer RRP: $1,799
Weight: 12.5 kg
Folded: 41.4 x 65.3 x 85.9 cm

RRP covers: bundle: frame, toddler seat, bassinet, bumper bar, seat liner, rain and bug shields.

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$1,529.15, stroller with bassinet, checked 9 November 2026. Prices change.

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$1,529.15, bundle: frame, toddler seat, bassinet, bumper bar, seat liner, rain and bug shields, checked 5 November 2026. Prices change.

Check price at UPPAbaby Full Vista V3 specs

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Key differences

Weight: The Vista V3's published weight is 0.55 kg lower: 12.5 kg against 13.05 kg. Kangaroo: with seat (13.65 kg with bassinet). Vista V3: frame + seat (frame alone 9 kg, seat 3.5 kg, bassinet 4.2 kg). Brands weigh different configurations, so check what each figure includes.
Folded size: The Vista V3 has the shorter longest side when folded: 85.9 cm against 97 cm. These are the manufacturers' published folds, not a car-fit test, so measure your boot opening as well.
Price: The Vista V3 has the lower manufacturer RRP, by $250 ($1,799 against $2,049). The bundles differ, so compare what is in each box.
Growing family: The Vista V3 can carry up to 3 children with extras sold separately; the Kangaroo carries up to 2.
Newborn: Both are listed as "from birth, setup included". Kangaroo: Bassinet included in the 2-in-1 bundle. Vista V3: Bassinet included in the box.
Basket: The Vista V3 has the larger published basket: 13.6 kg against 13 kg.
Capsule: Kangaroo: Bugaboo Kangaroo car seat adaptors, sold separately. Vista V3: None for UPPAbaby Mesa. Upper adapter, sold separately, for other brands.

Which might suit you

Based only on the published figures on this page. Try both in store if you can.

Consider the Kangaroo if you want

No clear advantage in the published figures; compare the details below.

Consider the Vista V3 if you want

a lower published weight
a shorter fold, for a smaller boot
the lower manufacturer RRP
room for another child later
a bigger shopping basket

Full specifications

Values as each brand publishes them. Where a value is not published, we say so rather than guess.

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Bugaboo Kangaroo vs UPPAbaby Vista V3 specifications
Specification	Bugaboo Kangaroo	UPPAbaby Vista V3
Size and weight
Folded size	50 x 62 x 97 cm L x W x H. One-piece, self-standing fold	41.4 x 65.3 x 85.9 cm L x W x H. Folded with seat attached
Weight	13.05 kg With seat (13.65 kg with bassinet)	12.5 kg Frame + seat (frame alone 9 kg, seat 3.5 kg, bassinet 4.2 kg)
Maximum child weight	22 kg Seat 22 kg and bassinet 9 kg. The sibling seat, sold separately, carries up to 18 kg.	22.7 kg Published as 'Birth to 22.7 kg'
Newborn setup
Newborn use	From birth, setup included Bassinet included in the 2-in-1 bundle.	From birth, setup included Bassinet included in the box.
Everyday use
Type	Full-size pram, Double pram	Full-size pram, Double pram
Seats	1 seat, expands to 2	1 seat, expands to 3
Reversible seat	Yes	Yes
One-hand fold	Yes	Yes UPPAbaby says the frame is built to carry three children and still fold with one hand.
Stands when folded	Yes	Yes
Basket	13 kg	13.6 kg
Suitable for running	Not stated Not described as suitable for running.	Not stated Not described as suitable for running.
Compatibility
Capsule compatible	Yes Bugaboo Kangaroo car seat adaptors, sold separately. Named on Bugaboo's adaptor page: Bugaboo Turtle Air by Nuna EU, Clek Liing and Britax Willow S. Check the Australian capsule version with Bugaboo before buying.	Yes None for UPPAbaby Mesa. Upper adapter, sold separately, for other brands. Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Joie and Britax capsules named with the upper adapter.
Car-fit evidence	No fit evidence yet	No fit evidence yet
Cost
Manufacturer RRP	$2,049 2-in-1 bundle: base, reversible seat, bassinet, sun canopy and basket. Shown reduced to $1,999 on the manufacturer's site on 25 October 2026. Sibling seat and car seat adaptors not included.	$1,799 Bundle: frame, toddler seat, bassinet, bumper bar, seat liner, rain and bug shields. Some clearance colours were listed at $1,499 on 25 September 2026.

From manufacturers' Australian product pages, checked 25 October 2026. Figures are shown in the manufacturer's published order and configuration.

Will it fit your car?

We have not tested either pram in a car. Compare the published folds above with your boot opening and floor; the shape of the boot matters as much as the numbers.

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Sources

Kangaroo, Bugaboo Australia: bugaboo.com (checked 25 October 2026)
Kangaroo, Bugaboo Australia: bugaboo.com (checked 25 September 2026)
Kangaroo, Bugaboo Australia: bugaboo.com (checked 25 September 2026)
Vista V3, UPPAbaby Australia: uppababy.com.au (checked 25 October 2026)
Vista V3, UPPAbaby Australia: uppababy.com.au (checked 25 September 2026)

Prices, weights, folded sizes and capacities re-checked against each brand's Australian page on 13 October 2026. See how we check specifications. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.