iCandy Peach 8 vs Bugaboo Donkey 6

✓ Both pushchairs tested hands-on ✓ Peach 8 tested at a local stockist ✓ Donkey 6 conversion mechanism tested in store ✓ Specs verified against manufacturer sites July 2026

The decision in three questions

Is a second child certain or just possible? Do you prefer children side-by-side or tandem on the same chassis width? Will you regularly lift the complete double configuration? Those three questions decide this comparison more than any headline score.

Important — weight and price: iCandy does not publish a pushchair weight for the Peach 8. Bugaboo publishes multiple weights by configuration: 15.3kg single with seat, 17.94kg double with two seats. These cannot be directly compared as a headline figure. Both are substantial pushchairs when fully equipped — test-lift the exact configuration you intend to use before buying. Prices also vary by package and configuration; check current figures at point of purchase.

Why trust this comparison?

iCandy Peach 8: Tested at a local stockist. Build quality, fold, fabrics and steering all assessed in person. Scored 8.5/10.
Bugaboo Donkey 6: Tested in store including the three-click single-to-double conversion. Frame rigidity and side-by-side seating geometry assessed personally. Scored 8.5/10.
Weight note: These were hands-on assessments rather than a full configuration test. iCandy does not publish a weight for the Peach 8; Bugaboo publishes configuration-specific weights. We have not compared them as a headline number because the figures are not directly comparable.
This comparison: Both score 8.5/10. The same score does not mean the same pushchair.

The key distinction

The Peach 8 keeps the same chassis width in double mode — tandem seating, children one behind the other. The Donkey 6 expands sideways to 74cm in double mode — children sit side by side, with equal-sized seats. Neither is objectively superior. The right choice depends on whether your priority is maintaining a narrow chassis or giving both children equal seating position. Measure your home’s doorways and lifts against 74cm if the Donkey 6 is on your shortlist.

	iCandy Peach 8	Bugaboo Donkey 6
Our score	8.5/10	8.5/10
Price (single, pushchair + carrycot)	From £1,199 (Signature) / £1,299 (Editions) — prices vary by package and accessories; check current prices	From £1,245 single — second seat sold separately
Weight	Not published by iCandy — test-lift in store before buying	15.3kg with one seat; 17.94kg with two seats — test-lift your intended configuration
Double configuration	Tandem — same chassis width ✅	Side-by-side — expands to 74cm (fits standard doorways)
Seating geometry	Children one behind the other — tandem	Children side by side — equal seats ✅
Conversion	Second seat added to same frame — Peach converter kit required	Three clicks — under one minute in our store assessment ✅
Build quality	Exceptional — premium recycled fabrics, refined finish ✅	Premium Bugaboo — excellent throughout
Terrain	Pavements, parks, everyday use	All-terrain capable — large puncture-proof wheels ✅
Storage	10kg basket	15kg underseat basket; side bag 10kg single / 4kg double ✅
Carrycot	Included — Lullaby Trust approved for permanent overnight sleeping ✅	Included — all-season, organic cotton lining; no overnight-sleep claim verified
Suitable from	Birth to 25kg per seat	Birth (with bassinet) to 22kg per seat
Warranty	5 years ✅	4 years when bought direct from Bugaboo; 2 years elsewhere, extendable to 4 by registration
Resale value	Strong — iCandy Peach holds value well	Strong — Bugaboo holds value well

Choose the iCandy Peach 8 if:

• Maintaining the same chassis width in double mode matters — in tight spaces, narrow corridors or older homes, the tandem configuration is a genuine daily advantage
• Premium build quality and luxury fabrics are the priority — the Peach 8 is genuinely exceptional in this regard
• The Lullaby Trust-approved overnight carrycot is important to you
• You want the longer warranty — 5 years versus 4 years even when bought direct from Bugaboo
• Your daily walking is primarily smooth pavements and parks

Choose the Bugaboo Donkey 6 if:

• Side-by-side seating matters — both children at the same level with equal-sized seats is a genuine difference from tandem designs
• The quick three-click conversion is important — for families who convert regularly, this is meaningfully faster than most alternatives
• All-terrain capability and outdoor use are priorities — the Donkey 6’s large puncture-proof wheels are better suited to rougher terrain and outdoor use
• Storage is a priority — the 15kg under-seat basket plus the additional side luggage bag is outstanding for two-child daily use
• A second child is likely enough to justify the expansion system’s additional width and cost

💡 The honest summary

Both are excellent pushchairs and both score 8.5/10 — but they suit different families. The Peach 8 is the right choice if luxury quality, same-chassis-width double conversion and a more refined everyday experience matter most. The Donkey 6 is the right choice if side-by-side seating, conversion speed, all-terrain capability and outstanding storage matter most. The score is the same. The pushchair isn’t. Be honest about which set of priorities matches your actual life — and test-lift whichever double configuration you intend to use before committing.

Read the full reviews

• iCandy Peach 8 — full review and verdict
• Bugaboo Donkey 6 — full review and verdict

Also worth reading

• Helping My Daughter Choose a Double Pushchair
• iCandy hub — all iCandy models reviewed
• Bugaboo hub — all Bugaboo models reviewed
• Cybex Gazelle S Review — another single-to-double option worth considering

About the reviewer

Mark founded MyPushchair.co.uk in 2006 after struggling to find honest, straightforward pushchair advice as a new dad. With more than 30 years in the family travel and leisure industry — and after returning to relaunch the UK’s original independent pushchair review site — he continues to test products with one aim: helping parents buy the right pushchair the first time. Read the full story →