Baby Jogger City Mini GT3 vs UPPAbaby Kona
The City Mini GT3 is 0.4 lb lighter. The City Mini GT3 lists for $170 less. The Kona folds smaller (3.3 vs 7.9 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Jogger City Mini GT3 | UPPAbaby Kona | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $479.99Lowest price | $649.99 |
| Weight | 21.6 lbLightest | 22 lb |
| Folded size | 25.1 × 17.3 × 31.5 in7.9 cu ft | 10.3 × 20.7 × 27.1 in3.3 cu ftSmallest fold |
| Open size | 37.4 × 23.6 × 40.9 in | 33.6 × 21 × 38 in |
| Seat holds up to | 65 lbHolds the most | 50 lb |
| Child height up to | 40 in | 40 in |
| From birth? | With an infant car seat | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) |
| Seat recline | Near-flat | Near-flat |
| Seat faces you or the world | No | Yes |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | Not listed | No |
| Converts to a double | No | No |
| Basket | 10 lb | 30 lb, Oversized basket; canopy pocket max 1 lb (manual)Biggest basket |
| Car seats | All Baby Jogger and Graco Click Connect infant car seats with the included adapters | UPPAbaby Aria V2 and Mesa V3 without adapters; Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Cybex with adapters |
| Car seat adapters | Baby Jogger car seat adapter for city mini GT3 and Nuna infant car seats (sold separately) | Not listed |
| Folds with the seat on | Yes | Yes |
| Brake | Foot brake | Foot brake |
| In the box | Infant car seat adapters (Baby Jogger/Graco) | Stroller, toddler seat rain shield, toddler seat bug shield (bumper bar included per feature list) |
| Sold as a travel system | city mini GT3 travel system with city GO 2 infant car seat + base ($799.99) | Not listed |
| Warranty | Not listed | 3 years |
| Released | Not listed | 2026 |
| Handlebar height | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Wheels and suspension | Forever-air rubber tires, all-wheel suspension | 7 in front, 9 in rear, with independent suspension |
| Canopy | Full-coverage canopy, UV 50+, 3 peekaboo windows with magnetic closures | Extendable UPF 50+ with ventilation and peek-a-boo window |
UPPAbaby Kona
A new mid-size UPPAbaby stroller that folds small with one hand and works from birth in its flattest recline. Good for city families who want a lighter everyday stroller.
- Light at about 22 lb
- One-hand fold with seat on, either direction
- 30 lb basket
- Bassinet sold separately
- Adapters needed for non-UPPAbaby car seats
City Mini GT3 or Kona?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the City Mini GT3 or the Kona?
The Baby Jogger City Mini GT3 weighs 21.6 lb, 0.4 lb less than the UPPAbaby Kona (22 lb).
Which folds smaller, the City Mini GT3 or the Kona?
The Kona folds to about 3.3 cubic feet, versus 7.9 for the City Mini GT3.
Is the City Mini GT3 cheaper than the Kona?
Yes. The City Mini GT3 lists for $479.99 and the Kona for $649.99, a $170 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
City Mini GT3: With an infant car seat. Kona: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately).
Which one lasts longer?
The City Mini GT3 seat holds more: 65 lb versus 50 lb.
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