Bugaboo Donkey 5 vs iCandy Orange 4
Both are full-size pushchairs, and the Orange 4 is the lighter of the two by 2.8kg.
The verdict
Choose the Donkey 5 if you want
On paper it doesn't beat the Orange 4 on anything we measure, so it comes down to how it feels to push, and price.
Best for: Families planning a second baby or expecting twins
Full Donkey 5 specsChoose the Orange 4 if you want
- A one-hand fold
- A lighter pushchair (12.3kg against 15.1kg)
- A smaller fold (151 litres against 281)
- A seat that lasts longer (up to 25kg)
- To spend less (£1,099 new against £1,215)
Best for: Growing families who need lots of storage
Full Orange 4 specsHead to head
Within 3% counts as even.
0Donkey 5wins
2 ties
Orange 4wins4
- 15.1kgWeightLighter: Orange 412.3kg
- 281 litresFolded volumeSmaller fold: Orange 4151 litres
- 60cmWidthNot published
- 10kgBasketAbout even10kg
- 22kgMax child weightLasts longer: Orange 425kg
- 3Recline positionsAbout even3
- £1,215Price newCheaper new: Orange 4£1,099
What one has that the other doesn't
| Feature | Donkey 5 | Orange 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Carrycot for overnight sleep | Not published | Yes |
| One-hand fold | No | Yes |
The folds, to scale
Both folds drawn to the same scale, each against a 55 x 40 x 20cm cabin bag (the dashed box). The Donkey 5 folds to about 281 litres and the Orange 4 to about 151 litres.
What we pay for one
What we pay for a complete one in good condition, with free collection.
Full specs side by side
| Spec | Donkey 5 | Orange 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight (different) | 15.1kg (single, with seat; 16kg with carrycot) | 12.3kg (chassis and seat) |
| Open size | 106 x 60 x 111cm | Not published |
| Folded size (different) | 52 x 60 x 90cm | 87 x 62 x 28cm |
| Folded volume (different) | 281 litres | 151 litres |
| Cabin-bag size | No | No |
| Fold | ||
| One-hand fold (different) | No | Yes |
| Folds in one piece | Yes | Yes |
| Folds with seat on | Yes | Not published |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Seat and carrycot | ||
| Suitable from | Birth | Birth |
| Max child weight (different) | 22kg | 25kg |
| Carrycot | Included | Included |
| Overnight sleep | Not published | Yes |
| Parent-facing seat | Yes | Yes |
| Recline positions | 3 | 3 |
| Lies flat | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels and ride | ||
| Tyres (different) | Puncture-proof foam-filled, 25cm front, 30cm rear | Puncture-proof PU tyres |
| Suspension | All-wheel | All-wheel |
| Best on | City and park | City and park |
| Handlebar (different) | Telescopic, 86 to 106cm | Adjustable, 98 to 112cm |
| Extras | ||
| Basket (different) | 10kg | 10kg, 64 litres |
| Car seat fits (different) | Adaptors needed, sold separately | Car seat adaptors included |
| Converts to a double | Yes | Yes |
| Launched (different) | 2022 | 2024 |
| Price new (RRP) (different) | £1,215, Mono: chassis, seat and carrycot | £1,099, pushchair and carrycot bundle with footmuff, rain covers and car seat adaptors |
| Still made | Yes | Yes |
Specs checked 22 September 2026 against the maker's UK figures and large UK retailers. Where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess.
Questions
Which is lighter, the Bugaboo Donkey 5 or the iCandy Orange 4?
The Orange 4 is lighter, at 12.3kg against 15.1kg for the Donkey 5.
Which folds smaller?
The Orange 4 folds smaller: about 151 litres against 281 for the Donkey 5.
Which is better for a newborn?
The Donkey 5 comes with a carrycot, and the Orange 4 comes with a carrycot approved for overnight sleep.
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