🚙 Small Car Boots
How we rank: Ranked from the prams in our comparison — the products we track in Australia. “Best” means best of these, not every model sold in Australia.
Reviewed by the BabyCosts editorial team
| Feature | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 | Stokke YOYO³ | UPPAbaby Minu V3 | Bugaboo Fox 5 | Nuna Mixx Next | UPPAbaby Vista V3 | Cybex Gazelle S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Price | $569.00 View full comparison → | $599.00 View full comparison → | $599.00 View full comparison → | $839.00 View full comparison → | $1104.99 View full comparison → | $1439.00 View full comparison → | $990.00 View full comparison → |
| Folded Size | 45 × 36 × 23 cm (cabin-approved) | 52 × 44 × 18 cm (cabin-approved) | 52 × 47 × 30 cm | 89 × 53 × 35 cm | 82 × 60 × 44 cm | 93 × 60 × 42 cm | 95 × 60 × 42 cm |
| Weight | 7.3 kg | 6.1 kg | 7.8 kg | 10.5 kg (chassis + seat) | 11.2 kg (chassis + seat) | 12.4 kg (chassis + main seat) | 12.9 kg (single mode, chassis + seat) |
| Price (AUD) | $569 – $829 | $599 – $799 | $599 – $636.65 | $839 – $1,899 | $1,104.99 – $1,699 | $1,439 – $1,599 | $990 – $1,299.99 |
| Fold Type | One-second compact fold | One-hand compact fold (cabin size) | One-hand compact fold with carry strap | One-hand compact fold | One-hand compact fold | Self-standing fold with seat attached | Self-standing fold with seat attached |
| Terrain | Urban / flat surfaces only | Urban / flat surfaces only | Urban (all-wheel suspension) | All-terrain (foam-filled tyres) | Urban and light gravel (foam-filled tyres) | Urban and light gravel | Urban and light off-road (air-filled tyres option) |
| Warranty | 4 years (2 + 2 upon registration) | 3 years (2 + 1 upon registration) | 3 years (2 + 1 upon registration) | 4 years (2 + 2 upon registration) | 2 years | 3 years (frame) / 2 years (fabric) | 2 years |
| Safety Standard | Australian mandatory standard based on AS/NZS 2088:2000; exact model certification evidence not published in the reviewed public source | Australian mandatory standard based on AS/NZS 2088:2000; exact model certification evidence not published in the reviewed public source | Australian mandatory standard based on AS/NZS 2088:2000; exact model certification evidence not published in the reviewed public source | Australian mandatory standard based on AS/NZS 2088:2000; exact model certification evidence not published in the reviewed public source | Australian mandatory standard based on AS/NZS 2088:2000; exact model certification evidence not published in the reviewed public source | Australian mandatory standard based on AS/NZS 2088:2000; exact model certification evidence not published in the reviewed public source | Australian mandatory standard based on AS/NZS 2088:2000; exact model certification evidence not published in the reviewed public source |
| Capsule Compatibility | Bugaboo Turtle Air by Nuna capsule (adapters sold separately) | YOYO car seat adapters (Maxi-Cosi, Cybex, Nuna); newborn pack sold separately; all YOYO² accessories compatible | UPPAbaby Mesa V3 capsule (no adapters); Maxi-Cosi, Cybex with adapters | Bugaboo Turtle Air by Nuna capsule (adapters incl.); Maxi-Cosi, Cybex adapters available | Nuna PIPA capsule (included adapters); Maxi-Cosi, Cybex with adapters | UPPAbaby Mesa V3 capsule (no adapters); Maxi-Cosi, Cybex with adapters | Cybex infant capsules (adapters included); Maxi-Cosi, Nuna with adapters |
| Harness | 5-point padded, height-adjustable | 5-point harness | 5-point no-rethread | 5-point padded, height-adjustable | 5-point MagneTech magnetic buckle | 5-point no-rethread | 5-point one-pull harness |
| Canopy | UPF 50+, extendable | UPF 50+, ventilation window | Extendable UPF 50+, pop-out visor | Extra-large UPF 50+, peek-a-boo window | All-season UPF 50+ with ventilation | Extendable UPF 50+, mesh peek-a-boo | XXL UPF 50+ sun canopy |
| Bumper Bar | Included | Sold separately | Included | Included, swing-away | Included | Included | Included, leatherette |
| Included Accessories | Travel bag included, bassinet sold separately | Newborn pack ($199+), rain cover sold separately | Carry strap built-in, bassinet sold separately | Rain cover included, bassinet sold separately | Merino wool insert, rain cover included | Bassinet, rain cover, insect net included | Shopping basket, rain cover included |
| Colour Options | 4+ colour options | 6+ frame/canopy colour combos | 4+ colour options | 8+ chassis/fabric colour packs | 4+ colour options | 6+ fabric colours | 3+ frame/seat colour combos |
Mazda 3 hatch (308L):Butterfly (45×36×23 cm) and YOYO³ (52×44×18 cm) fit easily with room for a full grocery shop. Minu V3 (52×47×30 cm) fits but uses ~40% of the boot. Mixx Next (82×60×44 cm) fits but dominates the space, so you’ll need to pack around it. Fox 5 (89×53×35 cm with seat removed) fits but leaves ~40% of the boot free. Vista V3 and Gazelle S fit tightly, so measure your specific boot before buying. Toyota Corolla hatch (333L): All prams fit, but full-size models leave only ~30-40% of the boot free. The Butterfly and YOYO³ are the clear winners; they leave ~70-80% of the boot available. Hyundai i30 (395L):All prams fit comfortably. Even the largest prams (Gazelle S, Vista V3) leave ~45% of the boot free. The i30’s generous boot makes compact prams less necessary.
Compact prams (Butterfly 2, YOYO³, Minu V3) win on boot space but sacrifice: (1) all-terrain capability, since none handle gravel or unsealed paths; (2) underseat basket size, 2-4 kg versus the Fox 5’s 10 kg; (3) seat reversibility, as only full-size prams offer parent-facing mode; and (4) newborn readiness, because compact prams need a separate bassinet or capsule for newborns. If you live in a walkable area and only drive occasionally, a compact pram’s boot-space advantage is convenient but not essential; you could use a full-size pram and accept the tighter boot fit. If you drive daily and need the boot for shopping, a compact pram (Butterfly or YOYO³) plus a separate full-size pram for neighbourhood walks is the ideal two-pram solution.
Bugaboo International B.V.
The ultra-compact travel pram with one-second fold.
From $569.00
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Stokke AS
The cabin-approved travel pram, now with improved ventilation and comfort.
From $599.00
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UPPAbaby
The compact everyday pram with one-hand fold and travel-ready design.
From $599.00
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Bugaboo International B.V.
The all-terrain full-size pram that folds with one hand.
From $839.00
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Nuna International B.V.
The compact full-size pram with magnetic buckle and all-season seat.
From $1104.99
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UPPAbaby
The expandable pram that grows from one child to two.
From $1439.00
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Cybex GmbH
The single-to-double pram with integrated shopping basket.
From $990.00
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The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 (45 × 36 × 23 cm folded, 7.3 kg) and Stokke YOYO³ (52 × 44 × 18 cm, 6.1 kg) are the most compact options — both fit in the boot of a Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla, or Hyundai i30 with room to spare. The UPPAbaby Minu V3 (52 × 47 × 30 cm) is slightly larger but still compact enough for most small car boots.
It depends on the pram. The Bugaboo Fox 5 (89 × 53 × 35 cm folded with seat removed) will fit in a Mazda 3 boot (308L) but leaves limited room for shopping. The UPPAbaby Vista V3 (93 × 60 × 42 cm) and Cybex Gazelle S (95 × 60 × 42 cm) will be very tight — they fit but consume most of the boot space. For small cars, a compact or travel pram is the better choice unless you rarely carry other cargo.
For full-size prams (Fox 5, Vista V3, Gazelle S) in small boots, yes — removing the seat reduces the folded chassis size significantly. The Fox 5 chassis alone folds to approximately 89 × 53 × 25 cm without the seat, making it more manageable in a compact boot. Compact prams (Butterfly 2, YOYO³, Minu V3) fold as one piece with the seat attached and are designed for small spaces.
If you need a double pram for a small car boot, the Cybex Gazelle S and UPPAbaby Vista V3 are the only convertible options — but both are large when folded (95×60×42 cm and 93×60×42 cm). For two children in a small car, consider: (1) a compact single pram (Butterfly or YOYO³) for the younger child plus a buggy board for the older child, or (2) two lightweight travel prams (you can fit two Butterflies in most boots). Full-size double prams and small car boots are a difficult combination.
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