Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus vs Colugo Compact+

Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus vs Colugo The Compact Stroller+: specs side by side

Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus and Colugo The Compact Stroller+ compared (manufacturer specs, October 2026)
Spec	Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus	Colugo The Compact Stroller+
Our rating	8.7 — Excellent	8.3 — Very good
List price	$579	$199
Type	Travel	Travel
Weight	16 lb fully assembled, per Bugaboo's US page; Strolleria lists 16.7 lb	16.2 lb stroller only; carry bag, rain cover and cupholder are extra items in the box
Folded (L×W×H)	9.6×17.6×21.8 in	22×17.6×10.6 in
Open (L×W×H)	37.2×17.6×40.5 in	32.3×17.3×41.7 in
Max child weight	50 lb	55 lb
Basket	17.6 lb	10 lb
From birth	Yes, fully flat recline with a newborn foot cover; Bugaboo recommends a car seat for newborn comfort	No; Colugo recommends it for babies 4 months and older
Recline	Fully upright to fully flat, padded headrest extension	Quick-release recline, 106 to 149 degrees
Fold	One-second, one-hand fold	One-hand auto-fold, no latch needed
Wheels	Front 5.5 in, rear 6 in, with suspension	Puncture-proof tires; no suspension listed
Car seats	Bugaboo Turtle Air by Nuna and other infant car seats, adapters sold separately	No car seat adapters are offered for the Compact+
Two children	Single stroller only; no second-seat option	Not convertible
Travel	Folded size meets IATA carry-on dimensions; Bugaboo advises checking with your airline	Colugo says it fits in an airplane overhead bin; carry bag included

Which is lighter, smaller and cheaper?

Weight: The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus is the lighter, at 16 lb, against 16.2 lb for the Colugo The Compact Stroller+.
Folded size: The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus is the smaller when folded, at 9.6×17.6×21.8 in (2.1 cu ft), against 22×17.6×10.6 in (2.4 cu ft) for the Colugo The Compact Stroller+.
Price: The Colugo The Compact Stroller+ is the less expensive, at $199, against $579 for the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus.
Seat limit: The Colugo The Compact Stroller+ is the stroller with the higher seat limit, at 55 lb, against 50 lb for the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus.
Basket: The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus is the stroller with the bigger basket, at 17.6 lb, against 10 lb for the Colugo The Compact Stroller+.

How do their scores compare?

The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus is the higher rated, at 8.7/10, against 8.3/10 for the Colugo The Compact Stroller+. We rate every stroller on the same six weighted criteria. How we rate.

Scores out of 10 on each criterion
Spec	Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus	Colugo The Compact Stroller+
Maneuverability 20%	8.3	7.9
Fold & portability 20%	9.7	9.5
Comfort & safety 20%	8.6	7.9
Storage & practicality 15%	8.1	7.5
Build & durability 15%	8.5	8.0
Value 10%	8.8	9.4
Overall	8.7	8.3

Choose the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus if…

The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus is worth it if you travel often and want a light, compact stroller. Bugaboo lists it at $579 and 16 lb, with a one-second fold, a fully flat recline and a carry-on-size package. Small wheels and a 17.6 lb basket suit sidewalks and airports better than long walks.

Frequent flyers who want a stroller they can take into the cabin
City families with small apartments and little storage
Parents who want a light second stroller or a main stroller for one older baby

Skip it if: You want one stroller for rough paths, grass and gravel; you need a big basket for a full diaper bag; you want a bassinet or a second-seat option.

Read our full Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus review

Choose the Colugo The Compact Stroller+ if…

The Colugo Compact+ is worth it as a low-cost travel stroller. At $199 it weighs 16.18 lb, folds to 17.6 by 10.6 by 22 inches and fits an airplane overhead bin, with a carry bag and rain cover included. It starts at 4 months, has a 10 lb basket and no suspension.

Flying and short trips
A low-cost second stroller
Small trunks and apartments

Skip it if: You need a stroller from birth; you push over rough ground; you carry a lot in the basket.

Read our full Colugo The Compact Stroller+ review

Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus vs Colugo The Compact Stroller+ FAQ

Which is lighter, the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus or Colugo The Compact Stroller+?

The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus is the lighter, at 16 lb, against 16.2 lb for the Colugo The Compact Stroller+. Weights are each maker's published figure for the frame with its main seat. A lighter stroller is easier to lift into a car or carry up stairs, which matters most if you do it every day.

Which costs less, the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus or Colugo The Compact Stroller+?

The Colugo The Compact Stroller+ is the less expensive, at $199, against $579 for the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus. These are US list prices from each maker in October 2026. Retail prices change often, so check before you buy, and add the cost of any accessories you need, such as a bassinet or car seat adapters.

Which folds smaller, the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus or Colugo The Compact Stroller+?

The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus is the smaller when folded, at 9.6×17.6×21.8 in (2.1 cu ft), against 22×17.6×10.6 in (2.4 cu ft) for the Colugo The Compact Stroller+. Folded sizes are each maker's figures, length by width by height. Measure your trunk or closet and compare, trying the stroller flat and on its side.

Which has the higher seat limit, the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus or Colugo The Compact Stroller+?

The Colugo The Compact Stroller+ is the stroller with the higher seat limit, at 55 lb, against 50 lb for the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus. The seat limit decides how long your child can ride. Most children stop using a stroller well before they reach 50 lb, so any of these can last through the toddler years.

Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus vs Colugo The Compact Stroller+