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Champion 8500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter (201175) vs Westinghouse WGen5300cv

Champion 8500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter (201175)

7000 W running · dual-fuel

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Westinghouse WGen5300cv

5300 W running · gasoline

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What is the difference?

The Champion 8500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter (201175) has 7 kW of running power, 8.5 kW peak. The Westinghouse WGen5300cv has 5.3 kW of running power, 6.6 kW peak.

The Champion 8500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter (201175) is dual-fuel, the Westinghouse WGen5300cv runs on gasoline.

The Champion 8500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter (201175) has a 5.3 gal tank, the Westinghouse WGen5300cv has a 4.8 gal tank.

The Champion 8500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter (201175) weighs 214 lb, the Westinghouse WGen5300cv weighs 132 lb. The Westinghouse WGen5300cv is easier to carry.

Both have a 3-year warranty.

Both have 120/240 V AC output.

Specs side by side

	Champion 8500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter (201175)	Westinghouse WGen5300cv
Running W	7000	5300
Peak W	8500	6600
Fuel	dual-fuel	gasoline
Tank (gal)	5.3	4.8
Run time @50 % (h)	—	11
Noise (dB)	64	—
CO shutoff	yes	yes
Weight (lb)	214	132
Warranty (yr)	3	3
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Specs as read from manufacturer pages on 2026-10-26 / 2026-11-02. Specs one maker does not list are left out of the comparison. Sponsored links; we may earn a commission.

Common questions

Which has more running watts, Champion 8500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter (201175) or Westinghouse WGen5300cv?

The Champion 8500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter (201175). More running watts: 7000 W vs 5300 W.

Which is lighter, Champion 8500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter (201175) or Westinghouse WGen5300cv?

The Westinghouse WGen5300cv. Lighter: 132 lb vs 214 lb.

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