Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility vs UPPAbaby Mesa V3

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

Only the differences are shown.

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Urban MobilityUPPAbaby Mesa V3
TypeInfant car seatInfant car seat
List price$349.99$349.99
Rear-facing weight4–30 lb4–30 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 32 inUp to 32 in
Seat weight10.8 lb9.9 lbLightest
Base weightNot listed9 lb
Width17 in17 in
Head ruleThe top of the child head should not exceed the top of the seat back by at least one inchMinimum 1" (2.5 cm) gap between the child's head and top of headrest.
Base includedNoYes
Newborn insertDual Stage Cushion System: may be used from birth up to about 20 lbs (9 kg) or when the torso of your baby fully occupies the space between the crotch strap and the shoulder slots.Infant Insert: manual 'designed for children who weigh 4-11 lbs'; may continue beyond 11 lbs until fit criteria are met
Installationbaseless (no base needed)baseless (European belt routing)
Load legYesNo
Anti-rebound barYesYes
RotatesNoNo
Harness heights6Not listed
Works with strollersPeg Perego, UPPAbaby and other strollers via separately sold adaptersVista and Cruz directly; adapters for Minu and Ridge
Stroller adaptersPV Adapter/Links Uppababy ($49.99), PV Adapter/Links Universal ($49.99); PV Adapter/Links Peg Perego ($19.99) for Peg Perego chassisAdapters for Minu and Ridge (UPPAbaby)
Handle in the carWithout base: 'Adjust the handle in the forward most position as shown. Any other position may injure your baby in an accident.'Manual: 'The carry handle must be locked in any four (4) positions when in use: stand, store, carry (vehicle use) and rebound (vehicle use).' 'Mandatory carry handle use positions, must be in either the (4th) rebound position or (3rd) carry position when the car seat is in the vehicle.'
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the makerCertified for aircraft, per the maker
No added flame retardantsYesYes
Expires after7 years10 years

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility

Peg Perego's baseless infant carrier for travel and taxis, installed with the vehicle belt and no base.

  • No base needed
  • Good for rideshare and travel
  • 10.8 lb carrier is heavy for a baseless seat
  • Few specs published

UPPAbaby Mesa V3

UPPAbaby's current infant carrier with a SMARTSecure base, a 25-position headrest and an anti-rebound handle position.

  • 25-position no-rethread headrest
  • Fabric free of flame-retardant chemicals, per maker
  • Directly attaches to UPPAbaby Vista and Cruz
  • 30 lb maximum (older Mesa models went to 35 lb)
  • 9.9 lb carrier
Ask the meadow

Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility or Mesa V3?

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Which is easier to travel with?

Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility: certified for planes, installs without a base, 10.8 lb. Mesa V3: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9.9 lb.

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