Bugaboo Donkey5 vs. Bumbleride Indie Twin Stroller Comparison

Searching for a high-quality side-by-side double stroller for twins or siblings that pushes with ease?

The Bugaboo Donkey5 and Bumbleride Indie Twin strollers are two popular double strollers with features that cater to different needs and lifestyles. Both strollers have robust suspension and all-terrain wheels, making them suitable for outdoor activities and rough terrain. Both models have hearty tires that will smoothly roll across grass at game day, large storage spaces to keep your necessities at hand, and many configurations to fit your family whether this is your first, second, or third child! However, they are very different as well!

The Donkey5 is a single to double stroller that has reversible seats, a side storage basket when in single mode, and allows parents to customize the stroller to meet their specific needs. In contrast, the Bumbleride Indie Twin stroller is a double stroller with fixed seats, meant for outdoor adventuring. It has an easy one piece fold.

Ultimately, the choice between these strollers will depend on individual preferences and needs of your family. Let’s see how these two strollers compare!

 

Bugaboo Donkey5

As one of the only strollers that converts from a single to a side-by-side double, the Donkey is easier to push, turn, and get over curbs than many tandem style convertible strollers. It may be perfect for you if you regularly go between needing a single or double stroller!

New for the Donkey5 model, a higher seat position brings your child closer to you, while a ventilated bassinet and updated fabrics keep your child cozy at every age. These and more updates add convenience, comfort, and style!

Parents will enjoy an easier fold, dozens of color combinations, and a handy quick click harness. Plus with just a few clicks the Donkey5 can become a single stroller with a handy side basket for more storage!

Watch this video for an overview of the Donkey5 convertible stroller:

 

Bumbleride Indie Twin

The Bumbleride Indie Twin is the perfect compromise for parents who want a stroller that's safe for jogging yet convenient for everyday use. It's a double stroller designed for two children - twins or siblings - and easily folds in one piece! 

The 12" air-filled tires make the Indie Twin incredibly easy to push on any terrain! It's also approved for use with a newborn or two (for walks, not jogs), and offers a bassinet option as well. 

The Bumbleride Indie Twin is a highly sustainable stroller that prioritizes eco-friendliness. To create its 100% recycled polyester fabrics, Bumbleride uses 90 recycled water bottles per stroller, and employs an innovative solution dye process that uses 89% less water.

In addition, Bumbleride strollers are free of harmful chemicals like fire retardants, PVC, and phthalates. The stroller's water-resistant properties are achieved through the use of PFC-free durable water repellent, while its plastic components are made from 25% recycled fishing nets. All of these features make the Bumbleride Indie Twin one of the most environmentally conscious strollers available.

See the Bumbleride Indie Twin section our jogging stroller video below:

 

Bugaboo Donkey5 vs. Bumbleride Indie Twin Stroller Price

The Bugaboo Donkey5 is much more expensive than the Bumbleride Indie Twin - it’s about double the price. However, there are many features the Donkey5 offers that the Indie Twin does not so that’s something to consider.

For current pricing of the Bugaboo Donkey5 and Bumbleride Indie Twin, please see their respective product pages.

The purchase of the Bugaboo Donkey5 Duo (two riders) includes:

• Base materials: stroller chassis with wheels, seat/bassinet frame, sun canopy wires, carry handle, underseat basket, rain cover
• Base fabrics: seat fabric, bassinet fabric and apron, side luggage basket
• Extendable sun canopy (2)
• Duo extension set: second seat/bassinet frame, sun canopy wires, carry handle, rain cover
• Second seat fabric

The purchase of the Bugaboo Donkey5 Twin (two riders of the same age) includes:

• Base materials: stroller chassis with wheels, seat/bassinet frame, sun canopy wires, carry handle, underseat basket, rain cover
• Base fabrics: seat fabric, bassinet fabric and apron, side luggage basket
• Extendable sun canopy (2)
• Duo extension set: second seat/bassinet frame, sun canopy wires, carry handle, rain cover
• Second seat fabric
• Second bassinet fabric

 

The purchase of the Bumbleride Indie Twin includes:

• Bumbleride Indie Twin stroller
• Air pump
• Wrist strap
• Foldable bumper bars

 

Bugaboo Donkey5 vs. Bumbleride Indie Twin Weight and Specifications

The Bugaboo Donkey5 Duo (double mode) comes in 4.5 pounds less than the Bumbleride Indie Twin and 1 inch more narrow. However, the Bumbleride Indie Twin folds more compactly than the Donkey5, which is something to consider if you have a smaller car or storage space. Both strollers are narrow enough for standard doorways, and are Disney approved!

Stroller Weight

• Donkey5 Duo: 31.5 pounds
• Indie Twin: 36 pounds

Stroller Weight Limit

• Donkey5 Duo: 50 pounds per seat
• Indie Twin: 90 pounds total

Dimensions

• Donkey5 Duo: 31.5"L x 23.6"W x 33-41.7"H
• Indie Twin: 36"L x 30"W x 26.5-45.5"H

Folded Dimensions

• Donkey5 Duo: One-Piece Fold - 20.5” x 29” x 36.6” / Compact Fold - 34.3" x 23.6" x 9.4"
• Indie Twin: 32.5"L x 30"W x 13.5"H

Bassinet Weight Limit

• Donkey5 Duo: 20 pounds
• Indie Twin: 19 pounds (not included with stroller)

Basket Weight Limit

• Donkey5 Duo: 22 pounds
• Indie Twin: 10 pounds

Wheel Size

• Donkey5 Duo: 10” front tires; 12” rear tires
• Indie Twin: 12” front tires; 12” rear tires

Bugaboo Donkey5 vs. Bumbleride Indie Twin Weight and Height Limit

The Donkey5 can have two identical seats on the frame, and both seats hold up to 50 pounds. Many other single to double strollers have two different sized seats, so this is a great positive! The seats are generous at 19” tall and offer 21" underneath the canopy. There is no official height limit.

For the Indie Twin, there is only an overall weight limit of 90 pounds between the two seats. This is great if you have a bigger child that’s maxed out other strollers, but still needs a ride. The seats are the same as Donkey5 - 19” tall and 23” underneath the canopy. There is no official height limit.

We have found that most average sized kids fit in both strollers up to about age 4 or 5!

Weight Capacity

• Donkey5 Duo: 50 pounds per seat
• Indie Twin: 90 pounds total between the two seats

Seat Back Height

• Donkey5: 19"
• Indie Twin: 19”

Seat to Canopy Height

• Donkey5 Duo: 21"
• Indie Twin: 23”

Seat Width

• Donkey5: 10.5"
• Indie Twin: 12”

Seat Depth

• Donkey5: 9"
• Indie Twin: 10"

Calf Support Length

• Donkey5: 10"
• Indie Twin: 11”

Bugaboo Donkey5 vs. Bumbleride Indie Twin Configurations

Bugaboo Donkey5 Configurations

The Bugaboo Donkey5 is unique in that it can expand from single to double width wise. It can accommodate any combination of 1-2 stroller seats, bassinets, or infant car seats, plus an optional ride along board for an older third child to stand or sit on.

With side by side seating, the Donkey has seemingly limitless configurations and recline options. Toddlers can face parent, forward, or opposite directions and be as reclined back as much as they'd like without running into their sibling's seat. Side by side configurations mean parents can easily keep an eye on both children at once, from napping newborns to inquisitive toddlers.

 See all the Donkey5 configurations in our video here!

Bumbleride Indie Twin Configurations

Since the Bumbleride Indie Twin has fixed seats there are not as many different options as the Donkey5. However, you can use one or two bassinets, one or two car seats, or just both seats. It’s great for twins or siblings! The seats also recline independently, and you can add a ride along board for an older third child. 

How to Fold Bugaboo Donkey5 vs. Bumbleride Indie Twin

To fold the Donkey5, tilt the stroller seat so it is parallel to the stroller frame, and lower the handlebar. On either side of the handlebar, press the black button and lift up on the white lever then lower the handle toward your feet.

To unfold, simply lift the handlebar up, push down to extend the front wheels, and raise the seat upright.

See the Donkey5 fold demonstrated in this video at minute mark 3:21.

To fold the Indie Twin, make sure your canopies are all the way back, then make sure the bumper bars and footrests are all the way down and the seats are all the way up. Make sure the front wheels are straight. Next, push the triggers on each side of the frame and push the stroller downward until you hear the click of the auto lock.

To unfold, simply unlock the stroller, then lift the stroller into position. 

See the Bumbleride Indie Twin fold demonstrated in this video at 2:33.

 

Car Seats Compatible with Bugaboo Donkey5 vs. Bumbleride Indie Twin

Bugaboo offers their own infant car seat, as well as offering adapters for other brands. Bumbleride does not have its own infant car seat, but is compatible with several other brands with the use of adapters.

CAR SEATS COMPATIBLE WITH BUGABOO DONKEY5

CAR SEATS COMPATIBLE WITH BUMBLERIDE INDIE TWIN

 

Bugaboo Donkey5 vs. Bumbleride Indie Twin Accessories

The Donkey comes with a bassinet, stroller or bassinet rain cover, and side luggage basket for storage. Other Donkey accessories are sold separately and include:

• Car seat adapter (numerous brands)
• Comfort wheeled ride-along board
• Snack tray
• Cup holder
• Phone holder
• Travel bag
• Changing clutch
• Changing bag
• Organizer
• Mosquito net
• Newborn inlay
• Bassinet stand (adapters needed for Donkey bassinet)
• Footmuff
• Breezy canopy

The Indie Twin comes with an air pump for the air filled tires, wrist strap, and foldable bumper bars. Other Bumbleride accessories sold separately include:

• Organic cotton infant insert
• Parent pack
• Bassinet
• Mini toddler board
• Seat liner
• Rain cover for seat / rain cover for bassinet
• Car seat adapters
• Organic cotton mattress cover
• Travel bag
• Footmuff
• Organic cotton seat liner

Bugaboo Donkey5 vs. Bumbleride Indie Twin Colors and Fabrics

The Bugaboo Donkey5 is highly customizable because you can choose the color of the frame, seat fabrics and canopy, and you can buy spare canopies separately to change the look or offer more ventilation.

As part of Bugaboo’s ongoing sustainability targets, they’ll start using 100% recycled fabrics for their strollers by the end of 2023. They’re trying to push down to zero CO2 emissions by 2035.

For current colors of the Donkey5 Duo, click here.

  

The Bumbleride Indie Twin is one of the most eco-friendly strollers on the planet. Bumbleride uses 90 recycled water bottles per stroller to create the 100% recycled polyester fabrics used for most colors, as well as an innovative solution dye process that uses 89% percent less water.

Bumbleride strollers are free of fire retardants, PVC, phthalate and other chemicals. Fabrics are water-resistant, thanks to PFC-free durable water repellant, and plastic components are made from 25% recycled recycled fishing nets.

For current colors of the Indie Twin, click here.

 

Bugaboo Donkey 5 vs. Bumbleride Indie Twin Pros and Cons

So which is better: the Bugaboo Donkey5 or the Bumbleride Indie Twin? Only you can decide which stroller best fits your family's needs, but here are the benefits and drawbacks we see.

Bugaboo Donkey5

Benefits

• Seats can face forward, parent, or opposite directions with unrestricted legroom and recline angles
• Bassinet comes with the stroller
• Can go into two-wheel mode for sand and snow
• Foam wheels simulate air-filled tires without ever going flat
• Leather-look handlebar and bumper bar
• Stroller seats can come off stroller and can stand independently on the ground
• Huge canopy coverage

Drawbacks

• More steps to achieve a compact fold; bigger fold than the Indie Twin
• With car seats attached, may be too wide to fit through some doorways
• Only 3 different recline levels
• Double the price of the Indie Twin

Bumbleride Indie Twin

Benefits

• One of the most eco-friendly strollers on the market
• Stroller folds compactly in a single step
• Cost half as much as the Donkey5
• Adjustable footrest can convert seat into bassinet-style seat for infants
• Air tires with all-wheel suspension for a smooth ride whether you're jogging or walking
• Can be used for jogging
• For twins - the two car seats are placed at different heights to make it more narrow
• Full recline
• Seats are safe for newborns and can convert to infant mode with no attachments needed
• Huge canopy coverage

Drawbacks

• Seats are fixed and cannot face you or come off
• Less customizable than the Donkey5
• Cannot become a single stroller
• Almost 5 pounds heavier than the Donkey5 Duo
• 1 inch wider than the Donkey5 Duo

 

QUESTIONS?

Strolleria is an authorized retailer of Bugaboo and Bumbleride products dedicated to making the baby gear buying experience less overwhelming for parents.

If you have more questions about the Bugaboo Donkey5 vs. Bumbleride Indie Twin debate, feel free to contact us at 480-442-9433 or customercare@strolleria.com.