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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Washing machine · 8 kg · freestanding

Bosch WGE03204FR

A

Uses less electricity than 71% of the 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €29 a year, €287 over ten years.

Per 100 cycles
46 kWh
Typical 47 kWh
Running cost
€29 / year
−€1 vs typical
Water per wash
48 L
Typical 47 L

Near the middle of its group: 2 % below the typical 103 kWh. Class A is the best class any model in this group reaches. It uses 48.0 litres of water per cycle, 1.0 more than the typical model in its group. Of 182 Bosch models in this group, it is the most efficient. Bosch sells the same label values under other model names: WGE03202FR, WGE03208FR, WGE03200CS and 1 more. Registered in Sept 2026, one of the newer models in its group.

Where it stands

Rank 1,195 of 4,941 washing machines, 8 kg by yearly consumption. 1,194 use less.

Median 103 This model · 101 50 245 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. A Bosch WGE03201ES 101 kWh same
  2. A Bosch WGE03202FR 101 kWh same
  3. A Bosch WGE03204FR 101 kWh
  4. A Bosch WGE03208FR 101 kWh same
  5. A Sangiorgio F812A5 101 kWh same
See the full ranking

What it will cost you

Period WGE03204FR H3W 48BL11H-S Difference
1 year €29 €15 −€14
5 years €143 €75 −€69
10 years €287 €150 −€137
15 years €430 €224 −€206

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.

Cost by how often you wash

Use kWh / yr Water / yr € / yr
1–2 people · 110 washes 51 5.3 m³ €14
Our default · 220 washes 101 10.6 m³ €29
Family · 330 washes 152 15.8 m³ €43

Spin noise · class A

50 dB · quiet office70 dB · vacuum cleaner 71 dB
Dashed: group median 75 dB

Same size, lower running cost

On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group

Model kWh / 100Water kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
A Bosch WGE03204FR (this model)
4648 L 101 — —
2442 L 53 €14 €137
2442 L 53 €14 €137
2442 L 53 €14 €137
2442 L 53 €14 €137
2642 L 57 €12 €125

Label and product sheet

Energy class
A
Energy per 100 cycles
46 kWh
Energy per cycle
0.463 kWh
Rated capacity
8.0 kg
Water per cycle
48 L
Eco 40–60 duration
3:31 h
Spin speed
1,151 rpm
Spin class / remaining moisture
B · 53.4 %
Spin noise
71 dB(A), class A
Height × width × depth
850 × 600 × 610 mm
Guarantee (supplier)
2 years
Spare parts (minimum)
10 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Bosch under one model number.

WGE03204FR

  1. First published in the EU register (EPREL)
  2. Placed on the EU market

Questions

How much does the Bosch WGE03204FR cost to run?

At 220 washes a year it uses about 101 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €29 a year, or €287 over ten years.

How much water does it use?

48 litres per eco 40–60 wash, about 10.6 m³ a year at 220 washes.