Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) vs Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv
The Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv is the more powerful unit: 5,300 running watts against 3,800 — about 28% more capacity for the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv. The Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) runs longer at half load — 14 hours on its 4.7-gallon tank vs 11 hours.
| Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) | Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline, propane | gasoline, propane |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 3800 W | 5300 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 4750 W | 6500 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 3420 W | 4800 W |
| Starting watts (propane) | 4275 W | 5800 W |
| Noise level | 68 dBA | 68 dBA |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 14 h | 11 h |
| Runtime at 25% load (gas) | — | 14.5 h |
| Fuel tank | 4.7 gal | 4.7 gal |
| Output voltage | 120V | — |
| Transfer-switch-ready outlet | — | 30 A |
| Start type | electric | recoil |
| CO safety shutoff | — | Yes |
| CARB compliant | Yes | — |
| Engine displacement | 224 cc | 274 cc |
| Weight | 133 lb | 135.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) or the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv?
The Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv, at 5,300 running watts on its best fuel versus 3,800 W. Remember that dual-fuel and natural-gas ratings are lower than gasoline ratings — the comparison table shows the published per-fuel figures.
Which costs less to run, the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) or the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv?
Estimated fuel for 24 hours at about 50% load: $26 on gasoline for the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel CARB (201393) vs $33 on gasoline for the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv, at national average prices. These are spec-sheet-derived estimates — the assumptions are on the methodology page, and different fuels make this a cost comparison, not an efficiency ranking.
Where do these specifications come from?
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