Maxi Cosi has a lot of stellar car seats and we know how easy it is to become overwhelmed with so many different baby gear options. Never fear, Pish Posh is here to make YOUR life so much easier! Compare all of the Maxi Cosi convertible car seats and find the best one for you and your family! Maxi Cosi has two main convertible car seat collections, the Pria collection, and the Magellan collection. The Pria collection consists of 3 in 1s and 2 in 1 seating options. The Magellan on the other hand consists of a whopping 5 in 1 seating options but with a slightly higher price point. They all have the Maxi Cosi standard of superior safety and comfort! Check out our comparison chart below!
Maxi Cosi Convertible Car Seats Comparison

Pria 85 | Pria 3-1 | Pria 85 Max | Pria Max 3-1 | Magellan XP | Magellan Max XP | |
Dimensions | 29" (H) x 20" (W) x 21" (D)
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19.25" (W)x 24"(D) x 25" (H)
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29" (H) x 29" (W) x 21" (D)
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19.25" (W)x 24"(D) x 25" (H)
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19.5" (W) x 24.5" (D) x 24" (H) | 19.5" (W) x 24.5" (D) x 24" (H) |
Convertible Type | 2 in 1 | 3 in 1 | 2 in 1 | 3 in 1 | 5-1 | 5-1 |
Rear-Facing Weight | 14-40 lbs | 4-40 lbs | 5-40 lbs | 4-40 lbs | 5-40 lbs | 5-40 lbs |
Foward-Facing Weight | 22-85 lbs | 22-65 lbs | 22-85 lbs | 22-65 lbs | 22-120 lbs | 22-65 lbs |
BP Booster Weight | n/a | 40-100 lbs | n/a | 40/100 lbs | 40-120 lbs | 40-120 lbs |
SIP | Air Protected Side Impact p/rotection | Gcell Side Impact Protection | Air Protect | Gcell Side Impact Protection | Air ProtectTM Superior Side Impact Protection | Air ProtectTM Superior Side Impact Protection |
Mechanical Headrest | Adjustable Headrest | Adjustable, 5 positions | Adjustable Headrest | Adjustable, 5 positions | Adjustable, 14 positions | Adjustable, 14 positions |
Harness adjustment | One-hand adjustable from the front. No disassembly or rethreading | One-hand adjustable from the front. No disassembly or rethreading | One-hand adjustable from the front. No disassembly or rethreading | One-hand adjustable from the front. No disassembly or rethreading | One-hand adjustable from the front. No disassembly or rethreading | One-hand adjustable from the front. No disassembly or rethreading |
Recline | 3- position adjustable base | 3- position adjustable base | 3- position adjustable base | 3- position adjustable base | 7 positions | 7 positions |
Install | Traditional | Traditional | Traditional | Traditional | One-click LATCH connectors install and release easily for an alternative installation | The seating area zips open so you can see the belt path and LATCH. Now you can easily route the seat belt in rear-facing mode and access the mini-connectors in the rear- and forward-facing mode |
Cup Holder/ Storage | 1 integrated | 2 removable, dishwasher safe | 1 integrated | 2 removable, dishwasher safe | 2 removable, dishwasher safe | 2 removable, dishwasher safe |
Harness Holder | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Comfort Pillows | none | Head, Body, Seat wedge | Body, Seat | Head, Body, Seat wedge | Removable infant pillow system | Removable infant pillow system |
Washability | Machine washable, dry safe | Machine washable, dry safe | Machine washable, dry safe | Machine washable, dry safe | Premium covers are machine washable and dryer safe
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seat pad or “splash zone” removes for a quick clean in the washer and dryer |
Other Features | n/a | n/a | Clip quick auto magnetic chest clip and flop away buckles | Clip quick auto magnetic chest clip and flop away buckles EZ out the spring-assisted harness | HideAway Harness: allows the seat to easily transform to booster mode |
Clip quick auto magnetic chest clip and flop away buckles EZ out the spring-assisted harness |
Price | $256.99 | $279.99 | $329.99 | $329.99 | $349.99 | $399.99 |
