Both are convertible car seats — here are their published manufacturer specs side by side.
This compares published manufacturer specs — not safety or fit advice. The seat's manual, your vehicle's manual, NHTSA's tools and a certified CPST are the fit-and-safety authority; always check them before installing.
Spec
Maxi-Cosi Pria Max
Graco Sequel 65
Stage
Convertible
Convertible
Narrow (3-across)
–
–
Extended rear-facing
–
✓
FAA-approved
✓
✓
Lightweight / travel
–
–
How they differ
the Graco Sequel 65 lists extended rear-facing (a higher rear-facing weight limit, ~40-50 lb); the Maxi-Cosi Pria Max doesn't
Published limits
Mode
Maxi-Cosi Pria Max
Graco Sequel 65
Rear-facing
4–40 lb · 19–40 in
4–40 lb
Forward-facing harness
22–65 lb · 29–49 in
22–65 lb
Booster (with back)
40–100 lb · 43–52 in
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Useful life
10 yrs from manufacture
10 yrs from manufacture
Maxi-Cosi Pria Max: 3-in-1 all-in-one (rear-facing → forward-facing harness → high-back belt-positioning booster; no backless mode found in manual — the site currently lists this model's stage as "convertible" only, but the manual confirms a booster mode too). Forward-facing requires at least 1 year old.
Graco Sequel 65: Graco's manual sets rear- and forward-facing height by fit (head at least 1″ below the headrest handle), not a printed inch limit.
That is the record of the brand — not a verdict on these models. A recall names specific models and manufacture-date ranges, and a seat missing from the record is not "recall-free": check nhtsa.gov/recalls with the model and date of manufacture on your seat's label. Source: NHTSA, retrieved 2026-09-05.
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Maxi-Cosi Pria Max and the Graco Sequel 65? The Maxi-Cosi Pria Max is FAA-approved for aircraft; the Graco Sequel 65 is extended rear-facing, FAA-approved for aircraft. Both are convertible car seats.
Which is right for my car and child, the Maxi-Cosi Pria Max or the Graco Sequel 65? That depends on your specific vehicle and child — this page compares published manufacturer specs only, not fit or safety. Check the seat manual, your vehicle manual, NHTSA's car-seat finder and ideally a certified CPST before deciding.
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