Head-to-head comparison
UPPAbaby Vista V3 vs UPPAbaby Cruz V3
Two UPPAbaby full-size prams with the same 13.6 kg basket, a reversible seat and a 22.7 kg seat limit. The Vista V3 bundle includes a bassinet and can take a second child with a RumbleSeat or second bassinet and a third on a PiggyBack board, all sold separately. The Cruz V3 stays a single pram; it comes with an infant insert, and its bassinet ($449) is sold separately. UPPAbaby publishes 12 kg for the Cruz V3 frame and seat and a fold of 43 x 57.2 x 82.3 cm with the seat attached, against 12.5 kg and 41.4 x 65.3 x 85.9 cm for the Vista V3. UPPAbaby listed them at $1,299 and $1,799 on 25 October 2026.
Specification comparison by Pramkin editorial, from each brand's Australian product pages. Key figures re-checked 25 October 2026. Not a hands-on review and not a car-fit test.
Photo: Baby Bunting.
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.
$1,529.15, stroller with bassinet, checked 9 November 2026. Prices change.
$1,529.15, bundle: frame, toddler seat, bassinet, bumper bar, seat liner, rain and bug shields, checked 5 November 2026. Prices change.
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UPPAbaby
UPPAbaby Cruz V3
Full-size pram
- Manufacturer RRP
- $1,299
- Weight
- 12 kg
- Folded
- 43 x 57.2 x 82.3 cm (order not labelled)
RRP covers: frame, toddler seat, infant insert, bumper bar, rain and bug shield.
$999, stroller, checked 3 November 2026. Prices change.
$1,104.15, frame, toddler seat, infant insert, bumper bar, rain and bug shield, checked 5 November 2026. Prices change.
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Key differences
- Weight
- The Cruz V3's published weight is 0.5 kg lower: 12 kg against 12.5 kg. Vista V3: frame + seat (frame alone 9 kg, seat 3.5 kg, bassinet 4.2 kg). Cruz V3: frame + seat (frame alone 7.7 kg, seat 4.3 kg). Brands weigh different configurations, so check what each figure includes.
- Folded size
- The Cruz V3 has the shorter longest side when folded: 82.3 cm against 85.9 cm. These are the manufacturers' published folds, not a car-fit test, so measure your boot opening as well.
- Price
- The Cruz V3 has the lower manufacturer RRP, by $500 ($1,299 against $1,799). 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 Cruz V3 is a single pram.
- Newborn
- Both are listed as "from birth, setup included". Vista V3: Bassinet included in the box. Cruz V3: Infant insert included; seat reclines flat for a newborn with the insert.
- Capsule
- Vista V3: None for UPPAbaby Mesa. Upper adapter, sold separately, for other brands. Cruz V3: None for UPPAbaby Mesa. Upper car seat adaptor 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 Vista V3 if you want
- room for another child later
- a fold the manufacturer describes as one-handed
Consider the Cruz V3 if you want
- a lower published weight
- a shorter fold, for a smaller boot
- the lower manufacturer RRP
Full specifications
Values as each brand publishes them. Where a value is not published, we say so rather than guess.
| Specification | UPPAbaby Vista V3 | UPPAbaby Cruz V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size and weight | ||
| Folded size | 41.4 x 65.3 x 85.9 cm L x W x H. Folded with seat attached | 43 x 57.2 x 82.3 cm Order not labelled. Folded with seat attached |
| Weight | 12.5 kg Frame + seat (frame alone 9 kg, seat 3.5 kg, bassinet 4.2 kg) | 12 kg Frame + seat (frame alone 7.7 kg, seat 4.3 kg) |
| Maximum child weight | 22.7 kg Published as 'Birth to 22.7 kg' | 22.7 kg Seat capacity |
| Newborn setup | ||
| Newborn use | From birth, setup included Bassinet included in the box. | From birth, setup included Infant insert included; seat reclines flat for a newborn with the insert. |
| Everyday use | ||
| Type | Full-size pram, Double pram | Full-size pram |
| Seats | 1 seat, expands to 3 | 1 seat |
| Reversible seat | Yes | Yes |
| One-hand fold | Yes UPPAbaby says the frame is built to carry three children and still fold with one hand. | Not stated Published as 'two triggers, one motion'; one-handed not stated. |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Basket | 13.6 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 None for UPPAbaby Mesa. Upper adapter, sold separately, for other brands. Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Joie and Britax capsules named with the upper adapter. | Yes None for UPPAbaby Mesa. Upper car seat adaptor for other brands. Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Joie and BeSafe named with the adaptor. |
| Car-fit evidence | No fit evidence yet | No fit evidence yet |
| Cost | ||
| Manufacturer RRP | $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. | $1,299 Frame, toddler seat, infant insert, bumper bar, rain and bug shield |
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
- Vista V3, UPPAbaby Australia: uppababy.com.au (checked 25 October 2026)
- Vista V3, UPPAbaby Australia: uppababy.com.au (checked 25 September 2026)
- Cruz V3, UPPAbaby Australia: uppababy.com.au (checked 25 October 2026)
- Cruz 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 25 October 2026. See how we check specifications. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.