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UPPAbaby Vista vs. City Select LUX Stroller Comparison
For more than a decade, the UPPAbaby Vista and Baby Jogger City Select have been the most popular convertible strollers: single strollers that can expand to include a second seat when your family grows.
The City Select LUX offers more luxurious fabrics, a 30 percent smaller fold and better maneuverability than the original stroller—making the rivalry even closer.
So which one is best for your family? We'll help you decide in this UPPAbaby Vista vs. City Select LUX comparison covering the benefits and drawbacks of each stroller, product differences, configurations, car seat compatibility and more.
Note that as of 2021, Baby Jogger has replaced both the City Select and City Select LUX with the upgraded City Select 2. See the differences between the three Baby Jogger models in this comparison.
Let's take a look at the City Select Lux and the UPPAbaby Vista V2.
UPPAbaby Vista V2
The UPPAbaby Vista V2 offers superior quality and ease of use, between its three-year warranty, an oversized storage basket accommodating up to 30 pounds, and one-click compatibility with the UPPAbaby Mesa infant car seat and bassinet, the latter of which is included with your stroller purchase.
Released in 2020, the Vista V2 features enhanced all-wheel suspension for a smoother ride, new colors, a redesigned sun canopy, an easier-to-use seat harness, and more.
See our in-depth look at the Vista V2 in the video below:
Baby Jogger City Select LUX
Kids can face you, face each other or face the world in the Baby Jogger City Select LUX, the convertible stroller with 20 seating combinations. Quick-fold technology, a decelerating hand brake and a bench seat accessory that accommodates a 65-pound child are among the features unique to this stroller.
Learn about the differences between the LUX and its predecessor, which retails for $100 less, in this Baby Jogger City Select vs. City Select LUX comparison.
The City Select LUX has not been updated since its release in 2017 and was discontinued in 2021.
UPPAbaby Vista V2 vs. City Select LUX Price
Single Stroller Price
January 2023 Update: The Vista V2 Single price is now $999.99 for all colors
The Vista V2 cost between $430 and $470 more than the City Select LUX depending on which Vista color you select, but comes with a bassinet, bumper bar, rain cover and bug cover, bassinet bug cover and bassinet storage bag. All accessories are sold separately with the City Select LUX.
- Vista V2: $1099.99
- City Select LUX: $599.99
Double Stroller Price
January 2023 Update: The Vista V2 Double price is now $1,219.98 for all colors
For both strollers, the second seat is sold separately and includes the components needed to attach the seat to the stroller frame.
However, parents using the Vista V2 as a double stroller may need to also purchase the upper adapter and, in some cases, the lower adapter ($24.99 each). The adapters are required to create space for the infant car seat or bassinet when the stroller is in double mode.
- Vista V2: $1319.98
- City Select LUX: $799.98
UPPAbaby Vista V2 vs. City Select LUX Specifications
The UPPAbaby Vista V2 is among the lightest convertible strollers, weighing 4-5 pounds less than the City Select LUX.
But the City Select LUX offers one advantage when it comes to specifications: The weight limit on both seats is an even 45 pounds, while the Vista has a 50-pound capacity on the upper seat with a smaller secondary seat, the RumbleSeat, to hold a 35-pound child in the lower position.
Product Weight
The Vista V2 is 4 pounds lighter as a single stroller and 5 pounds lighter as a double stroller, compared with the City Select LUX.
- Vista V2: 26.6 pounds as a single stroller; 32.6 pounds as a double stroller
- City Select LUX: 30.4 pounds as a single stroller; 37.5 pounds as a double stroller
Weight Capacity (Primary Seat/Secondary Seat)
The City Select LUX has a higher weight capacity for the secondary seat: 45 pounds, compared to the 35-pound limit on the second seat for the Vista V2, called the RumbleSeat. The City Select LUX can also be used with a bench seat that extends the weight capacity to 65 pounds.
- Vista V2: 50/35 pounds
- City Select LUX: 45/45 pounds (or 65/45 pounds with bench seat)
Open Dimensions
- Vista V2: 36"L x 25.7"W x 39.5"H
- City Select LUX: 44.8"L x 23.6"W x 42.5"H
Folded Dimensions
- Vista V2: 17.3"L x 25.7"W x 33"H
- City Select LUX: 30.5"L x 21.4"W x 10"H
Brakes
- Vista V2: Foot brake
- City Select LUX: Hand brake with deceleration
Warranty
- Vista V2: 3 years (with product registration)
- City Select LUX: Lifetime for frame; 1 year for parts
UPPAbaby Vista V2 vs. City Select Lux Configurations
With 20 different seating configurations, the City Select LUX offers more configurations than any stroller on the market. In addition to configurations with stroller seats, infant car seats and bassinets, the City Select LUX can also be used with a bench seat that accommodates children up to 65 pounds, extending your use of the stroller with older kids. The bench seat works only with the LUX, not the original City Select.
Unlike the Vista V2, the City Select LUX also allows kids to face each other because the second seat is positioned on top of the front wheels, creating more space for both seats. (Arguably, the Vista V2 has better maneuverability because its second seat sits behind the front wheels, which allows the wheels to turn more freely.)
Both strollers can also accommodate a third child when you add a skateboard-like attachment, the UPPAbaby Piggyback or Baby Jogger Glider Board.
Here's a closer look at the configurations for each stroller.
UPPAbaby Vista V2
Vista V2 configurations include:
- One infant car seat
- One bassinet
- Toddler seat facing parent
- Toddler seat facing forward
- Toddler seat facing parent, RumbleSeat facing forward
- Toddler seat and RumbleSeat facing parent
- Toddler seat and RumbleSeat facing forward
- Infant car seat and RumbleSeat facing parent (requires upper adapter)
- Infant car seat facing parent, RumbleSeat facing forward (requires upper adapter)
- Infant car seat on lower position; toddler seat facing parent
- Two infant car seats (requires upper and lower adapters)
- Bassinet and toddler seat facing parent (requires lower adapter)
- Two bassinets (requires upper and lower adapters)
The upper and/or lower adapters ($24.99 each) are needed to use an infant car seat or bassinet on the Vista V2 when it's configured as a double stroller. Learn more in this post, What Adapters Do I Need for the UPPAbaby Vista?
Baby Jogger City Select LUX
The City Select LUX offers these configurations:
- One infant car seat
- One bassinet
- Toddler seat facing parent
- Toddler seat facing forward
- Toddler seat and second seat facing forward
- Toddler seat and second seat facing parent
- Toddler seat and second seat facing each other
- Infant car seat and second seat facing parent
- Infant car seat facing parent, second seat facing forward
- Infant car seat and toddler seat facing parent
- Infant car seat facing parent, toddler seat facing forward
- Infant car seat and toddler seat facing each other
- Bassinet and second seat facing parent
- Toddler seat and bassinet facing parent
- Two infant car seats
- Two bassinets
- Bench seat and second seat facing forward
- Bench seat and second seat facing parent
- Bench seat and infant car seat
- Bench seat and bassinet
How to Fold UPPAbaby Vista V2 vs. City Select LUX
The Vista V2 and City Select LUX fold in different ways. The Vista V2 folds with triggers incorporated into the frame of the stroller, while folding the City Select LUX involves pulling up on plastic levers on both sides of the stroller.
Each stroller has pros and cons when it comes to folding. The Vista V2 self-stands when folded to prevent the fabric from getting dirty, a feature not included with the City Select LUX.
A pro for the City Select LUX is that its stroller seats can be folded in half for a more compact fold. A downside, though, is that some parents complain that the folding mechanisms can get stuck, making for a more difficult fold.
Watch the videos to see how each stroller folds.
UPPAbaby Vista V2
To fold the Vista V2, extend the handlebar so the stroller can rest on it. Pull back on the triggers, holding the bumper bar to guide the stroller until it locks in place. Adjust the footrest for a more compact fold.
Although the Vista V2 technically folds with both seats attached, most parents find it too heavy and bulky to do so. Remove the RumbleSeat before folding the single stroller.
Baby Jogger City Select LUX
The City Select LUX folds with the seat facing either direction, and the seat itself also folds in half for a more compact fold. Lift the levers on both side of the stroller until the stroller collapses and locks automatically. A crossbar within the frame makes it easier to fold the stroller.
To fold the stroller when it's configured as a double, remove the second seat, then the second seat adapters before folding.
Car Seats Compatible with UPPAbaby Vista V2 and City Select LUX
Both strollers are compatible with infant car seats from numerous brands. The UPPAbaby Mesa infant car seat attaches directly to the frame of the Vista V2, while Baby Jogger's car seat, the City GO, requires adapters purchased separately to attach to the City Select LUX.
Infant Car Seats Compatible with the UPPAbaby Vista V2
With the exception of the UPPAbaby Mesa, which connects directly to the frame, the Vista V2 uses adapters to connect with:
- UPPAbaby Mesa (no adapters required)
- Chicco KeyFit and KeyFit30
- Clek Liing
- Cybex Aton M and Aton 2
- Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30, Mico Max Plus, Mico AP, Mico NXT, Mico, Citi, Cabrio and CabrioFix
- Nuna PIPA, PIPA RX, PIPA Lite, PIPA Lite R, Pipa Lite RX and PIPA Lite LX
- Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 and Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido (manufactured in Jan 2018 to present)
See an overview of how each car seat fits the UPPAbaby Vista V2 in the video below.
Infant Car Seats Compatible with City Select LUX
With adapters sold separately, the City Select is compatible with:
- Baby Jogger City GO
- Britax B-Safe, B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite and BOB B-Safe
- Chicco KeyFit30
- Cybex Aton series and Cloud Q
- Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30, 35, 35 LX and 40
- Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30, Mico AP, Pebble, Cabrio Fix and Pebble Plus
- Nuna PIPA, PIPA RX, PIPA Lite, PIPA Lite R, and PIPA Lite LX
- Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 and Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido
UPPAbaby Vista V2 vs. City Select LUX Pros and Cons
So which stroller is better: the UPPAbaby Vista V2 or the City Select LUX? Only you can decide which one is right for you, but here are the benefits and drawbacks we see.
UPPAbaby Vista V2
The Vista V2 wins for its quality, warranty and weight, along with its ease of use from birth. The UPPAbaby Mesa infant car seat attaches directly to the frame, while a bassinet included with your purchase is approved for overnight use. Some parents use the Vista V2 bassinet as baby's first bed with the bassinet stand, which later converts to a laundry hamper.
However, the Vista V2 is significantly more expensive than the City Select LUX, and it can be more difficult to use with older children because of a lower weight capacity on its second seat.
Benefits
- Comes with several included accessories, including a bassinet approved for overnight sleeping
- UPPAbaby Mesa infant car seat attaches directly to the frame and quickly detaches with the press of a button on the top of the handle
- Made with less plastic, the Vista V2 is 4 to 5 pounds lighter than the City Select LUX in both single and double mode
- Folding triggers are sturdier than folding mechanisms on the City Select LUX
- With Infant SnugSeat accessory, toddler seat can be used from birth
- Storage basket with 30-pound weight limit is larger than most on the market
- Three-year warranty is the best in the business
- Canopies include large, ventilated top panels and a zip-out sunshade extension for complete sun protection
- Some colors feature leather handlebar, compared to plastic handlebar for City Select LUX
Drawbacks
- Price is $300+ more than City Select LUX
- Less accommodating for older children, with a RumbleSeat that holds up to 35 pounds (compared with 45 pounds for the LUX) and no bench seat option
- Seats can't be configured to face each other, as is the case with the City Select LUX
- Toddler seat and RumbleSeat are not interchangeable, unlike the identical seats on the City select LUX
- Additional upper and lower adapters required for double stroller configurations with an infant car seat or bassinet
- Some parents don't want a bassinet, but it comes in the same box as the stroller
Baby Jogger City Select LUX
Compared with the Vista V2, the City Select LUX is a more affordable option that can also buy you more time using a double stroller. The City Select LUX is a popular choice for families with older toddlers, thanks to a higher weight capacity on both its second seat and bench seat accessory. But the Vista V2 beats the City Select LUX for its warranty, quality, weight and included accessories.
Benefits
- Costs $300+ less than Vista V2
- Stroller offers several more configurations than the Vista V2, including those in which two kids can face each other and those including the bench seat for older kids
- Better at accommodating older children compared to the Vista V2 with a 45-pound weight limit on both stroller seats (compared to 50 pounds and 35 pounds for Vista V2 seats) and a bench seat with a 65-pound limit
- Two stroller seats are interchangeable, unlike the Vista V2, which has two seats of different sizes
- Bench seat and shopping tote accessories are not available for Vista V2
- Hand brake allows for deceleration on hills
- No adapters required for double configurations, unlike the Vista V2
Drawbacks
- Adapters required for use with any infant car seat
- Weighs 4 to 5 pounds more than Vista V2 in single and double mode
- Folding mechanism can get stuck, making stroller more difficult to fold
- Does not come with belly bars or any other included accessories
- Parts have a one-year warranty (lifetime warranty for frame), compared with three years for Vista V2
- Handlebar is plastic instead of leather-covered handlebar of Vista V2
Questions?
Strolleria is a family-owned and operated retailer dedicated to making the baby gear buying experience less overwhelming for parents. If you have more questions about the UPPAbaby Vista V2 vs. City Select LUX debate, feel free to contact us at 480-442-9433 or customercare@strolleria.com.
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