Head-to-head · Best Portable Grills Under $200

Coleman RoadTrip 225 vs Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Coleman RoadTrip 225 and Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet score essentially the same (4.3 vs 4.3). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Coleman RoadTrip 225

Ranked #4 in Best Portable Grills Under $200

Coleman RoadTrip 225

4.3

$150

The RoadTrip 225 is the value sibling of the 285. Same stand-up-with-wheels portability format, same InstaStart ignition, but two burners and 11,000 BTUs instead of three and 20,000 BTUs. At $150 it undercuts the 285 by $50. For a smaller cook (2-3 people) it's plenty. For tailgates that feed 5+, step up to the 285.

Strengths

— Stand-up grill with quick-fold legs and wheels — same RoadTrip portability as the 285
— 225 sq-in cooking area with two independently adjustable burners
— InstaStart matchless ignition

Watch-outs

— Only two burners vs the 285's three — less zone-cooking flexibility
— 11,000 BTUs is half the 285's output — slower heat-up
— Same Coleman build quality as the 285, which trails Weber Q1200

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Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet

Ranked #5 in Best Portable Grills Under $200

Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet

4.3

$100

The CGG-180 is the budget tabletop pick. At under $100 it's half the price of the Weber Q1200 and Coleman RoadTrip 285. The VersaStand telescoping legs are the standout feature — flip them out and it becomes a stand-up grill; tuck them in and it's a tabletop. The compromises are predictable: lowest BTUs (5,500), smallest cooking area (150 sq-in), and Cuisinart's lighter overall build. For 1-2 person grills at the beach or a small balcony, it's the right value pick.

Strengths

— Cheapest pick in this round-up — frequently under $100
— VersaStand telescoping legs convert from tabletop to floor-stand mode
— Porcelain-enameled cooking grate with 150 sq-in surface

Watch-outs

— 5,500 BTU output is the lowest in this round-up — slowest heating
— 150 sq-in is the smallest cooking surface here
— VersaStand legs feel light and can wobble on uneven ground

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How they stack up

Coleman RoadTrip 225

Smaller, cheaper sibling of the Coleman RoadTrip 285. Same form factor and quality as the 285 but with two burners instead of three. Bigger cooking area than the Cuisinart CGG-180 and Char-Broil Grill2Go X200, smaller than the Coleman RoadTrip 285.

Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet

Cheapest pick and lowest-BTU grill in this lineup. Smallest cooking area; lightest weight. Less power than the Weber Q1200, Char-Broil Grill2Go X200, and both Coleman RoadTrip variants. The VersaStand telescoping legs are unique here — no other pick converts tabletop/stand without separate stand purchase.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Coleman RoadTrip 225	Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet
Burners	2 (independently adjustable)	1
Total BTUs	11,000	5,500
Cooking Area	225 sq-in	150 sq-in
Stand	Quick-fold with wheels	VersaStand telescoping legs
Ignition	InstaStart push-button	Twist-to-start electric
Grates	Porcelain-coated cast iron	Porcelain-enameled steel
Weight	40 lb	17 lb
Warranty	3-year	3-year

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