Cosco Entrada vs Cosco Scenera Extend

The Scenera Extend lists for $29.99 less.

Only the differences are shown.

Cosco EntradaCosco Scenera Extend
TypeConvertibleConvertible
List price$89.98$59.99Lowest price
Rear-facing weight5–40 lb5–40 lb
Rear-facing height19–40 in19–40 in
Forward-facing weight30–65 lbHighest harness limit30–50 lb
Forward-facing height34.4–49 in34.4–44 in
Head ruleRear-facing: 'The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest.'Rear-facing: 'The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat.'
Newborn insertNot listedHead Pillow (on select models); no separate limit given in manual
InstallationLATCHLATCH
Load legNoNo
Anti-rebound barNoNo
RotatesNoNo
Harness heights55
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the makerCertified for aircraft, per the maker
Expires after10 years8 years

Cosco Entrada

A budget convertible with a five-position headrest and harness, listed as slim at just under 20 inches.

  • Low price
  • Rear-faces to 40 lb and forward-faces to 65 lb
  • Machine-washable pad
  • Not listed by the maker: seat weight, width and expiration

Cosco Scenera Extend

A convertible car seat rated to 40 lb rear-facing and 50 lb forward-facing.

  • Very low price
  • Slim enough for 3-across in many cars
  • Certified for aircraft use
  • Low weight and height limits (outgrown sooner)
Ask the meadow

Entrada or Scenera Extend?

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 Entrada or the Scenera Extend?

The Cosco Entrada: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 65 lb. The Scenera Extend goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 50 lb. The Entrada expires after 10 years.

Which is easier to travel with?

Entrada: certified for planes. Scenera Extend: certified for planes.

What does the extra $29.99 for the Entrada get you?

No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.

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