Bugaboo Donkey 5 vs. 6: What's New and Is It Worth Switching?
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The Bugaboo Donkey 6 is here. We compare it with the Donkey 5 and show you who should make the switch and what both cost at loopi.
The Donkey is one of the best-known strollers in Switzerland. It grows with your family: first one child, later siblings or twins. With the Donkey 6, Bugaboo has reworked it.
The Donkey 6 is a refinement, not a complete restart. That is not bad news. It just means the Donkey 5 is still a good choice.
The Donkey line: the first mono-duo-mono stroller
Bugaboo launched the first Donkey on 15 September 2010, as the first stroller that converts from a mono to a duo stroller and back again, or even into a twin. In 2011 it won the Red Dot Award in the Product Design category. The Donkey 3 brought puncture-proof wheels. The basic idea has stayed the same across all generations: a stroller that grows with your children.
What's new in the Donkey 6?
According to Bugaboo, these are the five changes that matter in everyday life.
1. Underseat basket up to 15 kg
The underseat basket now carries up to 15 kg instead of 10 kg. That is the weekly shop instead of just the big diaper bag.
2. Bassinet with better ventilation
The bassinet has a longer apron, an organic cotton lining and ventilation panels twice as large. That helps most on warm days.
For the cold season, loopi has matching accessories you can add to the bassinet or the seat:
- Bugaboo Babynest: a soft, portable cocoon for your newborn, with a firm mattress and carry handles. According to Bugaboo, it fits all Bugaboo strollers with a bassinet and can be used up to 9 kg or 68 cm. From CHF 15 per month.
- Bugaboo Newborn Inlay: a soft extra layer made of cotton for the bassinet or seat, for extra warmth and security in the first 6 months. From CHF 9 per month.
- Bugaboo Performance Footmuff: the winter footmuff with removable down filling, as soon as your child can sit independently or from about 6 months. From CHF 12 per month.
3. New side bag, also for the double configuration
For the Donkey 5 there was an extendable side basket, with a load of around 10 kg. With the Donkey 6, Bugaboo turned it into a side bag that can do more:
- You can use it as a changing bag. So you take it with you and the most important things are always within reach.
- In the mono configuration it hangs on the chassis and carries up to 10 kg.
- In the double configuration you can attach it to the handlebar. There it carries up to 4 kg. So even with two children you have a bag within reach.
There is also an additional pocket on the back of the sport seats.
Important according to the user manual: only one accessory may hang on the handlebar. And in the double or twin configuration with a car seat, the bag must not hang on the handlebar, as the stroller could tip over.
4. Lighter wheels
The wheels of the Donkey 6 are lighter. Even so, the stroller weighs practically the same: the Donkey 6 Double around 19.0 kg and the Donkey 5 Duo around 19.2 kg, each with a seat. Our assessment (not a statement from Bugaboo): the underseat basket now carries 50% more, which needs a sturdier build.
The lighter wheels make the stroller more agile. You notice it when starting off and when steering. In everyday life that means: not easier to lift, but easier to maneuver.
5. Recycled materials
Bugaboo uses recycled fabrics, recycled aluminum and water-free dyeing. According to Bugaboo, this saves 17% COâ‚‚.
On top come details that make the stroller look much more stylish: black buttons, a matching harness and metal labels.
Donkey 5 and Donkey 6 compared
The Donkey 6 differs from the Donkey 5 in five points: basket, bassinet, bag, wheels and materials. Age, conversion and models stay the same.
| Feature | Donkey 5 | Donkey 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Underseat basket, load capacity | 10 kg | 15 kg |
| Bassinet | Previous version | Longer apron, organic cotton lining, ventilation panels twice as large |
| Side bag | Extendable side basket, up to approx. 10 kg | Side bag, usable as a changing bag, up to 10 kg on the chassis, up to 4 kg on the handlebar, plus pocket on the seat back |
| Wheels | Previous wheels | Lighter, more agile |
| Weight (Double or Duo, with seat) | approx. 19.2 kg | approx. 19.0 kg |
| Materials | Previous materials | Recycled fabrics, recycled aluminum, water-free dyeing, 17% less COâ‚‚ according to Bugaboo |
| Model names | Mono, Duo, Twin | Mono, Double, Twin |
| Age | 0 to 4 years | 0 to 4 years |
| Conversion | In three clicks | In three clicks |
| Wheel sizes | 10 and 12 inch | 10 and 12 inch |
Donkey 5 or Donkey 6: Which one is right for whom?
The Donkey 6 is right if you are starting from scratch and don't mind the price difference. It also fits if you shop a lot and need the bigger basket, want an airier bassinet in summer or value recycled materials.
The Donkey 5 remains a good choice if you keep an eye on the price or already own a Donkey 5. In that case you don't need to switch. The basic functions are more or less identical.
Donkey 5 and 6 at loopi
loopi has both generations. All prices in the tables apply in November 2026. You will find current prices and availability on the product pages.
By the way: at loopi, the rain cover is always included in the price for all Donkeys!
Donkey 6: rent or buy with Cashback
You can rent the Donkey 6 in the colors Fern Green and Deep Indigo. Cocoa Brown and Desert Taupe are currently only available to buy with Cashback.
| Donkey 6 | Rent per month (from 12 months) | Rent per month (from 6 months) | Buy with Cashback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mono | CHF 64 | CHF 69 | CHF 1399 |
| Double | CHF 66 | CHF 72 | CHF 1599 |
| Twin | CHF 66 | CHF 72 | CHF 1929 |
The minimum rental period for the Donkey is 6 months. The longer you rent, the lower the monthly price.
More about loopi Cashback: When you buy, the stroller is yours. After at least 6 months you can return it and get back up to 50% of the purchase price. How much exactly depends on how long you kept it and its condition. The introductory values on the Cashback page apply to purchases until 31 December 2026.
 Deep Indigo: rent or buy |
 Fern Green: rent or buy |
 Desert Taupe: buy with Cashback |
 Cocoa Brown: buy with Cashback |
Donkey 5: pre-loved and in the outlet
At loopi, the Donkey 5 is only available pre-loved. You will find the Donkey 5 Duo in our Outlet collection. Pre-loved it costs CHF 869 to buy. You can rent it pre-loved from CHF 49 per month for 12 months and CHF 55 for 6 months.
| Donkey 5 Mono | Rent per month (12 months) | Rent per month (9 months) | Rent per month (6 months) | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-loved | CHF 44 | CHF 46 | CHF 49 | CHF 890 |
What does that mean in comparison? You can rent a pre-loved Donkey 5 Mono for CHF 44 per month at 12 months. The Donkey 6 Mono costs CHF 64, so CHF 20 more per month. When buying, you pay CHF 890 for a pre-loved Donkey 5 Mono and CHF 1399 for a new Donkey 6 Mono. In return, with the Donkey 6 you get the Cashback.
Frequently asked questions about the Donkey 6
Is the Donkey 6 a completely newly developed stroller?
No. The Donkey 6 is a refinement of the Donkey 5. New are the underseat basket up to 15 kg, the airier bassinet, the side bag, lighter wheels and recycled materials. Mono, Double and Twin, the age range of 0 to 4 years and the conversion in three clicks stay the same.
How much does the Donkey 6 cost at loopi?
Renting costs from CHF 64 per month for the Mono and from CHF 66 for the Double and Twin (from 12 months). Buying with Cashback costs CHF 1399 (Mono), CHF 1599 (Double) and CHF 1929 (Twin).
Can I rent the Donkey 6?
Yes. The minimum rental period is 6 months. The colors Fern Green and Deep Indigo are currently available to rent.
Can I use the Donkey 6 with a newborn in winter?
Yes. The Donkey 6 is designed for children from 0 to 4 years and has a bassinet. For the cold season you can add the Babynest and the Newborn Inlay to your rental at loopi. Once your child can sit independently, the Performance Footmuff helps.
How does loopi Cashback work?
You buy the Donkey 6 new and keep it as long as you like. After at least 6 months you can return it and receive up to 50% of the purchase price back. The amount depends on how long you kept it and its condition. More on the Cashback page.
Is the Donkey 5 still worth it?
Yes, definitely. If you don't want to pay a premium or already own a Donkey 5, you are still well served. At loopi you can get it pre-loved from CHF 44 per month.
Further reading
More on the topic: The Bugaboo Donkey 5 in detail, the Butterfly 1 vs 2 comparison and the guide to renting strollers at loopi.
Bugaboo Donkey 6 at loopi: Mono, Double or Twin to rent or buy with Cashback, with free delivery.
Bugaboo Donkey 5 at loopi: Mono, Duo or Twin to rent or buy pre-loved, with free delivery.
Sources
Donkey 6 details according to Bugaboo: Donkey 6 product page, Donkey 6 user manual (side bag) and comparison table Donkey 5 Duo vs Donkey 6 Double (weights given in lb and converted to kg by us). Donkey 5 side basket: Bugaboo parts page. Impressions of the wheels: retailer tests, e.g. Babesta. History of the line: press release of 15 Sept 2010 and Red Dot Award. Prices and availability: as of November 2026.