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First published: July 2026 · Last reviewed: July 2026 · Next scheduled review: January 2027 · 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 real difference between these two
Both pushchairs score 8.5/10. Both are premium. Both convert from single to double. And yet they’re designed around entirely different ideas of what a growing-family pushchair should be.
The Peach 8 converts on a single footprint — the chassis doesn’t widen. A second seat is added in tandem, keeping the same chassis width through doorways, corridors and lifts. The design prioritises refined engineering, luxury fabrics, a Lullaby Trust-approved overnight carrycot and a five-year warranty. The Peach 8 is built around the idea that premium quality and elegant design come first.
The Donkey 6 is built around a different idea: true side-by-side seating. When you convert to double, it expands sideways to 74cm — still fitting standard doorways, but meaningfully wider. In exchange you get equal-sized seats side by side, Bugaboo’s three-click conversion that takes under a minute, outstanding storage and all-terrain wheels designed for serious outdoor use. The Donkey 6 is built around the idea that capability and flexibility come first.
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.
Head-to-head
| Feature | 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; 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 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 |
Which should you choose?
Choose the iCandy Peach 8 if:
- ✔ Same chassis width matters: In tight spaces, narrow corridors or older homes, the tandem configuration is a genuine daily advantage.
- ✔ Luxury finish is top priority: Premium build quality and luxury recycled fabrics are genuinely exceptional.
- ✔ Overnight sleeping carrycot: The Lullaby Trust-approved overnight carrycot is important to you.
- ✔ Longer warranty: You want a 5-year warranty out of the box.
Choose the Bugaboo Donkey 6 if:
- ✔ Side-by-side seating matters: Both children sit at the same level with equal-sized seats.
- ✔ Effortless conversion: The quick three-click conversion takes under a minute.
- ✔ All-terrain capability: Large puncture-proof wheels handle rougher tracks and outdoor paths with ease.
- ✔ Massive storage: 15kg under-seat basket plus additional side luggage bag.
💡 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.
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- Helping My Daughter Choose a Double Pushchair
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- 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. Janette contributes a female perspective to every hands-on assessment.
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