Etna AKV178ZWA
Uses less electricity than 63% of the 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €88 a year, €875 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 309 kWh / year
- Typical 318 kWh
- Running cost
- €88 / year
- −€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 59.3 kWh
- Typical 58.2 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 3 % below the typical 318 kWh. Class E is the most common class in this group (60% of models). At 43 dB it is 4 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Etna has 10 models in this group; this one is number 6 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 970 of 2,704 fridge-freezers, 500 L and over by yearly consumption. 969 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Continental Edison CERA519NFIX 309 kWh same
- Etna AKV578ZWA 309 kWh same
- Etna AKV178ZWA 309 kWh
- Hisense RS677N4BFE 309 kWh same
- De'Longhi DSBSX20N 309 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | AKV178ZWA | RF505BRNQX1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €88 | €34 | −€54 |
| 5 years | €438 | €169 | −€269 |
| 10 years | €875 | €337 | −€538 |
| 15 years | €1,313 | €506 | −€807 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 521 L
59.3 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 58.2.
Noise · class D
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Etna AKV178ZWA (this model) | 309 | — |
| 119 | €54 | |
| 123 | €53 | |
| 128 | €51 | |
| 128 | €51 | |
| 161 | €42 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- E (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 309 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 521 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 336 L / 185 L
- Noise
- 43 dB(A), class D
- Height × width × depth
- 1,786 × 910 × 643 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, ST, T
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Etna with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
AKV178ZWA · AKV178RVS
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Etna AKV178ZWA cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 309 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €88 a year, or €875 over ten years.
Is the Etna AKV178ZWA quiet?
Its label states 43 dB(A), noise class D. The typical fridge-freezers, 500 L and over model is 39 dB(A).