# Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew vs Thule Urban Glide 3: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew (Bugaboo) and Thule Urban Glide 3 (Thule) among strollers. Thule Urban Glide 3 is the cheaper of the two at $799.95.

## Side by side

| Spec | Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew | Thule Urban Glide 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1322.95 | $799.95 |
| Brand | Bugaboo | Thule |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | full_size | jogging |
| Weight (lb) | 21.12 | 26.2 |
| Max child weight (lb) | 50 | 49 |
| Folded dimensions (in) | 17.3 x 23.6 x 35.4 in | 34.6 x 22.8 x 12.2 in |
| Reversible seat | Yes | No |
| One hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Car seat compatible | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Type: Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew full_size vs Thule Urban Glide 3 jogging
- Weight (lb): Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew 21.12 vs Thule Urban Glide 3 26.2
- Max child weight (lb): Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew 50 vs Thule Urban Glide 3 49
- Folded dimensions (in): Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew 17.3 x 23.6 x 35.4 in vs Thule Urban Glide 3 34.6 x 22.8 x 12.2 in
- Reversible seat: Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew Yes vs Thule Urban Glide 3 No

## What reviewers say

**Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew** — Two whitelisted testers hands-on reviewed the Bugaboo Fox 5 (Reviewed/USA Today, Tom's Guide). Neither tested the 'Renew' recycled-fabric edition by name, but it is the mechanically identical Fox 5 (same chassis, seat, bassinet, fold and weight), so the performance findings transfer. Both praise the smooth pavement ride, light all-terrain frame, wide adjustability and one-hand fold, while flagging the ~$1,300 price and that it is not a true off-road/running stroller. (2 sourced reviews.)

**Thule Urban Glide 3** — Wirecutter (NYT) — the only whitelisted tester with a hands-on review of this exact model — names the Thule Urban Glide 3 its top jogging stroller after testing 18 models, praising its light weight, pavement glide and high-quality build (timed assembly: five minutes, no extra tools). Main gripes: an awkward twist/swivel hand brake, better-on-pavement-than-trails performance, and a bulkier redesigned canopy. Retailer, blog and non-whitelisted gear sites were excluded. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew: https://strolleria.com/products/bugaboo-fox-5-renew-bassinet-and-seat-stroller (strolleria.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Thule Urban Glide 3: https://www.thule.com/en-us/strollers/jogging-strollers/thule-urban-glide-3-_-10101986 (thule.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/strollers/bugaboo-fox-5-renew-vs-thule-urban-glide-3/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew ($1322.95) vs Thule Urban Glide 3 ($799.95) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/strollers/bugaboo-fox-5-renew-vs-thule-urban-glide-3/
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