UPPAbaby Vista V3 vs. Baby Jogger City Select 2 Strollers
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The UPPAbaby Vista and Baby Jogger City Select strollers have been two friend favourites for as long as we can remember. Both brands have been hard at work over the last few years, revamping features, functions, and perfecting their stroller designs.
So today, we're putting the UPPAbaby Vista V3 and the Baby Jogger City Select 2 head-to-head to compare everything from wheels to the frame.
So today, we're putting the UPPAbaby Vista V3 and the Baby Jogger City Select 2 head-to-head to compare everything from wheels to the frame.
Weight
VISTA V3: Weight: 27 lbs
CITY SELECT 2: Weight: 26.71 lbs
Both the Vista V3 and the City Select 2 are considered full-size expandable strollers and both are pretty on par when it comes to their overall weight. The difference in size you’ll find is more in the fold as the City Select 2 can fold down smaller than the UPPAbaby Vista V3.
CITY SELECT 2: Weight: 26.71 lbs
Both the Vista V3 and the City Select 2 are considered full-size expandable strollers and both are pretty on par when it comes to their overall weight. The difference in size you’ll find is more in the fold as the City Select 2 can fold down smaller than the UPPAbaby Vista V3.
Toddler Seat Weight Limit
VISTA V3: Weight Limit: 50 lbsCITY SELECT 2: Weight Limit: 45 lbs
We love that the Vista V3 has an impressive weight limit of 50 lbs – an extra 5 lbs means a lot once your babe grows and hits the late toddler stage. Depending on your family planning timeline the actual weight limit on the second seat may sway your decision, so let's touch on that!
Second Seat
VISTA V3: Second Seat Weight Limit: 40 lbsCITY SELECT 2: Second Seat Weight Limit: 45 lbs
Here is where you will start to see some differentiation in these strollers.
You’ll love that the City Select 2 weight limits in the first and second seat are essentially the EXACT same and can both hold 45 lbs. An equal weight limit per seat is an especially great feature if you are expecting twins.
The Vista V3 may be able to hold more in its toddler seat than the City Select 2, however it can only hold 40 lbs in its second seat.
Harness
VISTA V3: Five-point, no-rethread harness with magnetic buckle systemCITY SELECT 2: Five-point harness
The Vista V3's no-rethread harness and the magnetic buckle system will save you tons of time wrangling your squirming toddler! The City Select 2 does offer lots of room for your child to grow into the seat, but you’ll need to adjust the harness via the back of the seat as you “grow” along.
Handlebar
VISTA V3:- Handlebar: Telescopic with 4 heights, full-grain leather details
- Highest Height: 42”
- Lowest Height: 39”
- Handlebar: Telescopic with 3 heights, leatherette details
- Highest Height: 42”
- Lowest Height: 40”
Both have similar looking handlebars that can extend based on the height of the parent or caregiver who is pushing. The Vista V3 boasts full-grain leather details on the handlebar [and belly bar] and has 4 heights to choose from. The City Select 2 has a perforated leatherette grip cover on both the handlebar and the belly bar.
*We measured the lowest part of the handlebar to get these measurements.
Wheels
VISTA V3:- Wheels: 12″ rear wheels and 8.5″ front wheels – front wheel locks with visual indicators
- Wheels: 11.5” rear wheels and 8″ front wheels
Suspension
VISTA V3: FlexRide suspension systemCITY SELECT 2: Front-wheel suspension
The V3 boasts a new FlexRide suspension system, an upgrade from the V2's all-wheel suspension. The City Select 2 has front-wheel suspension only.
Canopy
VISTA V3:- Canopy: Extendable and height-adjustable canopy with UPF 50+ protection, zip-out fabric and x2 mesh panels
- Canopy: Extendable UPF 50+ canopy with soft close magnetic peekaboo window
The Vista V3 has a zip-out canopy to offer extra coverage to the rider. We love that you can just flip up the fabric on the top of it to expose 1 of 2 built-in mesh panels [no toggle to fiddle with to keep it exposed] – there is nothing quite like a nice breeze in the warm summer months to keep baby napping happily while on the go.
The City Select 2 also boasts the same UPF 50+ coverage, and a single large ventilation panel that can easily be held open with an elastic toggle.
Basket
VISTA V3: 30 lbs capacityCITY SELECT 2: 15 lbs capacity
Nothing like a big ole’ basket to hold all of the things. You can easily do a basic grocery shop in the basket of your Vista V3 [we tried it once at Costco] with its impressive 30 lbs weight capacity. The City Select 2 can hold half as much – but the basket still looks quite big to us!
Note: The City Select 2 does boast a convenient storage pocket on the back of the seat for some extra things and odds and ends.
Bassinet
VISTA V3: V3 Bassinet (Sleep Safe)CITY SELECT 2: Deluxe Pram
Hush little baby!
Parents can all agree that in the early days it's not only convenient to have a sleep safe bassinet for baby to snooze in – but kind of a necessity to get out and about for some needed fresh air between feeds. The V3 Bassinet allows you to stroll safely with baby in the early days while also letting them nap on-the-go. It is designed with adjustable ventilation, allowing for airflow on warm days, an open-air mesh mattress, and an adjustable UPF 50+ canopy with extendable sunshade.
Similarly, the City Select 2 Deluxe Pram offers your newborn a cozy spot to ride, with a soft quilted interior, a large vented UV 50+ sun canopy, a pop-out sun visor, a foot cover, and a wind guard.
Ready to Roll!
We hope you found this comparison helpful. To learn more, check out our UPPAbaby Vista V3 and Baby Jogger City Select 2 reviews. Want to discover the fun accessories that can take these strollers to the next level? Read our Vista Accessory article and our Top Baby Jogger City Select 2 Must-Haves.Still in the research phase? Check out our other great reviews and comparisons below, and in our Learning Centre!
