Contours Options Elite V2 vs Contours Options V2

The Options V2 is 2.5 lb lighter. The Options V2 lists for $50.01 less.

Only the differences are shown.

Contours Options Elite V2Contours Options V2
List price$500 (last listed)$449.99
Weight37.5 lb35 lbLightest
Folded sizeNot listed25 × 26 × 44.5 in16.7 cu ft
Open sizeNot listed53.5 × 26 × 45 in
Seat holds up to40 lb40 lb
Seat layoutTandem (one behind the other)Tandem (one behind the other)
Seats22
Total weight limitNot listed80 lb
Open widthNot listed26 in
Infant car seats that fit2 infant car seats (chart '# of Car Seats 2'; 34 car seat models)Up to 2 infant car seats with Contours adapters (sold separately); chart: 29 car seat models
Seat setups9 seating modes (chart, with accessories)9 seating modes (maker comparison chart, with accessories)
Standing board or benchNoNo
Child height up toNot listed40 in
From birth?Yes, with bassinet (sold separately)With an infant car seat
Newborn add-onNot listedInfant car seat(s) on Contours adapters; seat unit not suitable under 6 months (manual)
Seat reclinePartialPartial
Seat faces you or the worldYesYes
One-hand foldNoNo
Stands when foldedYesYes
Fits airline overhead binNoNot listed
Converts to a doubleNoNot listed
Basket10 lb, Side-zipper access; hard to reach when rear seat faces backw10 lb, Extra-large basket
Car seatsTwo infant seats at once; universal adapter plus brand-specific adapters (Graco, Chicco, Maxi-Cosi/Nuna, Britax), sold separatelyNot listed
Car seat adaptersNot listedContours infant car seat adapters: ZY064 Britax, ZY065 Chicco, ZY067 Graco, ZY066 Cybex/Maxi-Cosi/Nuna, ZY068 Universal (sold separately)
Folds with the seat onYesYes
BrakeFoot brakeFoot brake
WarrantyNot listed1 year
Handlebar heightAdjustableFixed
Wheels and suspension8 in front, 10 in rear EVA tires with front and rear suspensionSwiveling front wheels (lockable) with front-wheel suspension
CanopyUPF 50+ canopies with extension and peek-a-boo windowCanopies with flip-out sun visor and peek-a-boo windows

Contours Options Elite V2

A tandem double with two reversible seats about as wide as a single stroller, for fitting through doorways with two kids.

  • Seats can face either direction
  • Two infant car seats fit with adapters
  • Folds with both seats attached
  • Heavy for a tandem (37.5 lb)
  • Recline is limited by the other child's legroom

Contours Options V2

    Ask the meadow

    Options Elite V2 or Options V2?

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

    Which is lighter, the Options Elite V2 or the Options V2?

    The Contours Options V2 weighs 35 lb, 2.5 lb less than the Contours Options Elite V2 (37.5 lb).

    Is the Options V2 cheaper than the Options Elite V2?

    Yes. The Options V2 lists for $449.99 and the Options Elite V2 for $500, a $50.01 difference. Sale prices change often.

    Can both be used from birth?

    Options Elite V2: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately). Options V2: With an infant car seat.

    Which one lasts longer?

    Both seats hold up to 40 lb.

    Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.