Bugaboo · Infant carrier

Bugaboo Turtle

Based on 1 independent scored test: ADAC (2019). The test scores average 74. With only 1 test, the ranking score is pulled down a little until more testers confirm it.

Tested for Europe & UK
67
Shortlist score
Good
#73 of car seats for Europe & UK
Single test

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Test results

Each score as the tester published it, converted to our 0–100 scale. Weight is how much the result counts towards the score.

ADAC DE · Lab test
ADAC Kindersitztest Herbst 2019 · + Base
1.8
gut
Our scale74
weight 0.50

Same test also published by OCU (Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios), counted once.

Safety
1.7
Handling
1.9
Ergonomics
2.2
Harmful substances
2.6
Listed at €400 Zulassung: i-Size 40 cm bis 85 cm (< 13 kg); Für Kinder von 40-85 cm (bis ca. 1 1/2 Jahre); Babyschale mit Hosenträgergurt; Sitzgewicht: 4,4 kg, Basis: 5,9 kg | ADAC age class: Baby | direction: Rückwärtsgerichtet | Isofix: Ja | mounting: Gegen die Fahrtrichtung: • auf Isofix-Basis mit Stützfuß (nur in freigegebenen Fahrzeugen) • oder ohne Basis mit 3-Punkt-Fahrzeuggurt Achtung: Nicht auf Beifahrersitzen mit Frontairbag verwenden! | Test vom Oktober 2019
3 older or duplicate results not counted
ADAC DE · Lab test
ADAC Kindersitztest Herbst 2019
2.0
gut
Our scale70
not counted

Not counted: Another configuration scored higher in the same test.

Same test also published by OCU (Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios), counted once.

Safety
1.7
Handling
2.2
Ergonomics
2.0
Harmful substances
2.6
Listed at €259 Zulassung: 40 cm bis 85 cm (< 13 kg); Für Kinder von 40-85 cm (bis ca. 1 1/2 Jahre); Babyschale mit Hosenträgergurt; Sitzgewicht: 4,4 kg | ADAC age class: Baby | direction: Rückwärtsgerichtet | Isofix: Nein | mounting: Gegen die Fahrtrichtung mit 3-Punkt-Fahrzeuggurt Achtung: Nicht auf Beifahrersitzen mit Frontairbag verwenden! | Test vom Oktober 2019
OCU comparador sillas de coche (test octubre 2019) · + BASE ISOFIX
75%
muy buena calidad
Our scale75
not counted

Not counted: Same joint ICRT test as ADAC.

Safety
4
Ease of use
4
Ergonomics
4
Harmful substances
3
Frontal impact
5
Side impact
4
Listed at €398 Discontinued product (Descatalogado) on OCU; height 40-85 cm. Subcategory assigned by collector from usage range.
OCU comparador sillas de coche (test octubre 2019)
72%
buena calidad
Our scale72
not counted

Not counted: Same joint ICRT test as ADAC.

Safety
4
Ease of use
4
Ergonomics
4
Harmful substances
3
Frontal impact
5
Side impact
4
Listed at €259 Discontinued product (Descatalogado) on OCU; height 40-85 cm. Subcategory assigned by collector from usage range.

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