Baby Jogger City GO 2 vs UPPAbaby Aria V2
The City GO 2 rear-faces up to 35 lb, versus 30 lb. The Aria V2 is 0.3 in narrower.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Jogger City GO 2 | UPPAbaby Aria V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $399.99 | $399.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–35 lbHighest rear-facing limit | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 6 lb |
| Base weight | Not listed | 12.8 lb |
| Width | 17.25 in | 17 inNarrowest |
| Head rule | Not listed | The top of the child's head should not be less than 1" (2.5 cm) from the top of the headrest structure. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | 2-piece infant insert (included) for infants between 4 lbs and approximately 9 lbs; continue until fit criteria are met (manual) |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (taxi-safe belt path) | lower anchors (LATCH) with base, vehicle seat belt lap/shoulder with base, vehicle seat belt lap-belt-only with base, carrier without base (lap/shoulder EU routing) |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Baby Jogger strollers (see Baby Jogger Stroller & Infant Car Seat Compatibility chart, April 2026: https://newellbrands.imgix.net/765dbe31-6fae-36d2-9226-fd397982c180/765dbe31-6fae-36d2-9226-fd397982c180.pdf) | Vista and Cruz directly |
| Stroller adapters | Not listed | Adapters for Minu and Ridge (UPPAbaby) |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | Manual: 'The carry handle must be locked in any five (5) positions when in use: rock stop, store, store, carry (vehicle use), and rebound (vehicle use).' Mandatory in-vehicle positions: (5th) rebound or (4th) carry. |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | Not listed | 7 years |
Baby Jogger City GO 2
An infant carrier from Baby Jogger with a 4-35 lb rear-facing range that clicks into Baby Jogger strollers. It can be installed with or without the RAPIDLOCK base.
- 35 lb rear-facing limit
- Baseless belt path for taxis and rideshare
- One-hand adjustable headrest, no rethread harness
- Base is sold separately ($169.99)
UPPAbaby Aria V2
UPPAbaby's lighter infant carrier at about 5.9 lb, with a load leg and European belt routing for baseless installs.
- About 5.9 lb carrier
- Load leg
- FAA certified for travel (per the maker)
- 30 lb and 30 in maximums
- Carrier-on-base width 16.8 in listed only in comparison chart
City GO 2 or Aria V2?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which one will my child use longer, the City GO 2 or the Aria V2?
The Baby Jogger City GO 2: it goes rear-facing, up to 35 lb. The Aria V2 goes rear-facing, up to 30 lb.
Which is easier to travel with?
City GO 2: installs without a base. Aria V2: certified for planes, installs without a base, 6 lb.
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