Bugaboo
Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew
$1322.95
Released 2025
Best Strollers · head-to-head
Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew vs Thule Urban Glide 3
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Thule Urban Glide 3 is cheaper at $799.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Thule
Thule Urban Glide 3
$799.95Cheaper
Released 2024
Which is better: the Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew or Thule Urban Glide 3?
They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The Thule Urban Glide 3 is the cheaper at $799.95.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| 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 |
| Release | 2025 | 2024 |
Sources — Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew: strolleria.com (verified 2026-06-19). Thule Urban Glide 3: thule.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew and Thule Urban Glide 3?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- 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 true vs Thule Urban Glide 3 false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Smooth, well-controlled ride on pavement and easy one-hand steering; One of the lightest all-terrain frames — easy to lift in and out of a car; Highly adjustable: telescoping handlebar, extendable footrest/canopy, easy 5-point harness, three recline positions.
Flagged: Expensive at ~$1,300, and more once Bugaboo car seat and adapters are added; Not a true off-road/running stroller — bumpier on gravel and mud than dedicated all-terrain models; Limited storage — undercarriage basket too small for a diaper bag, no handlebar cup/phone holder.
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, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Glides effortlessly and feels faster and more agile on pavement than any other model tested; no shaking, wiggle or lateral movement; Lightest of the three picks (about 26 lb, ~5 lb less than the BOB Gear Wayfinder), so it is nimble and significantly easier to lift into a car trunk; Noticeably high-quality build and materials; four years of running/walking with no loosened screws or flat tires.
Flagged: Swivel/twist hand brake is awkward at speed versus a squeeze-style bicycle brake; Better on pavement than trails; manual specifies public roads and smooth paths, not long-distance trail running; Redesigned canopy is bulkier and springs outward while running, needing constant readjustment.