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UPPAbaby VISTA V2 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.

Which is better: the UPPAbaby VISTA V2 or Thule Urban Glide 3?

The Thule Urban Glide 3 wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Thule Urban Glide 3 is the cheaper at $799.95. The Thule Urban Glide 3 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec UPPAbaby VISTA V2 Thule Urban Glide 3
US price $1049 $799.95
BrandUPPAbabyThule
Released20202024
Type full_size jogging
Weight (lb) 27 26.2
Max child weight (lb) 50 49
Folded dimensions (in) 17.3 x 25.7 x 33.3 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 2020 2024

Sources — UPPAbaby VISTA V2: littlefolksnyc.com (verified 2026-06-19). Thule Urban Glide 3: thule.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the UPPAbaby VISTA V2 and Thule Urban Glide 3?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Type: UPPAbaby VISTA V2 full_size vs Thule Urban Glide 3 jogging
  • Weight (lb): UPPAbaby VISTA V2 27 vs Thule Urban Glide 3 26.2
  • Max child weight (lb): UPPAbaby VISTA V2 50 vs Thule Urban Glide 3 49
  • Folded dimensions (in): UPPAbaby VISTA V2 17.3 x 25.7 x 33.3 in vs Thule Urban Glide 3 34.6 x 22.8 x 12.2 in
  • Reversible seat: UPPAbaby VISTA V2 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.

UPPAbaby VISTA V2

Only one whitelisted tester — Reviewed (USA Today), which used the Vista V2 hands-on with a real infant — was found; it calls the stroller a worthwhile, grow-with-family investment praised for versatility, storage and easy handling, but flags its $1,000 price, heft and awkward car loading. No Wirecutter or Good Housekeeping dedicated review surfaced. No lab measurements. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Versatile multi-config setup — adapts to up to three kids and grows with the family; Huge, easy-access undercarriage storage (holds up to 30 lbs); Easy to maneuver and use; adjustable handle and simple folding once learned.

Flagged: Expensive — $999.99 base and accessories (car seat, second seat, adapters) cost extra; Big and heavy; not as easy to lift into a car, tiring on stairs/public transit; Overkill for single-child households and not good on rough terrain.

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.

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