Bosch KGN36VLCK
Uses less electricity than 78% of the 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €51 a year, €510 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 180 kWh / year
- Typical 233 kWh
- Running cost
- €51 / year
- −€15 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 52.0 kWh
- Typical 68.9 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 23 % below the typical 233 kWh. Only 6% of comparable models have a better class than C. At 35 dB it is 4 dB quieter than the typical model in its group. Bosch has 70 models in this group; this one is number 26 among them. Registered in Nov 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 1,262 of 6,036 fridge-freezers, 300–399 L by yearly consumption. 1,261 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Bauknecht BKGIS 20F23 180 kWh same
- Franke FCB 360 V NE D 180 kWh same
- Bosch KGN36VLCK 180 kWh
- Constructa CK736ELCKN 180 kWh same
- Constructa CK736NWCK0 180 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KGN36VLCK | IRBbi 5650_997224851 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €51 | €23 | −€28 |
| 5 years | €255 | €115 | −€140 |
| 10 years | €510 | €229 | −€280 |
| 15 years | €765 | €344 | −€421 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 346 L
52.0 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 68.9.
Noise · class B
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch KGN36VLCK (this model) | 180 | — |
| 81 | €28 | |
| 84 | €27 | |
| 84 | €27 | |
| 87 | €26 | |
| 87 | €26 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- C (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 180 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 346 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 232 L / 115 L
- Noise
- 35 dB(A), class B
- Height × width × depth
- 1,862 × 595 × 663 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
6 model numbers are registered by Bosch with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
KGN36VLCK · KGN36NLCK · KGN36NWCK · KGN36VICK · KGN36VICW · KGN36VWCK
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Bosch KGN36VLCK cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 180 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €51 a year, or €510 over ten years.
Is the Bosch KGN36VLCK quiet?
Its label states 35 dB(A), noise class B. The typical fridge-freezers, 300–399 L model is 39 dB(A).