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Costs for 0.283 €/kWh · Eurostat 2026 H1

Wine coolers · 426 L · freestanding

Fors VS 176165NG

G

Uses less electricity than 66% of the 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €45 a year, €447 over ten years.

Electricity
158 kWh / year
Typical 173 kWh
Running cost
€45 / year
−€4 vs typical
Per 100 litres
37.1 kWh
Typical 40.4 kWh

Near the middle of its group: 9 % below the typical 173 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (78% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 37.1 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 40.4. Of 6 Fors models in this group, it is the most efficient. Fors sells the same label values under other model names: VC 176163NG, VS 176165 GES.

Where it stands

Rank 144 of 479 wine coolers, 400–499 L by yearly consumption. 143 use less.

Median 173 This model · 158 40 1,240 kWh ← uses less · uses more →

Next to it in the ranking

  1. G Fors VC 176163NG 158 kWh same
  2. G Fors VS 176165 GES 158 kWh same
  3. G Fors VS 176165NG 158 kWh
  4. G Chefline CHCV470 158 kWh same
  5. G IP JG 166-6 AX 158 kWh same
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What it will cost you

Period VS 176165NG RESERVE200A Difference
1 year €45 €12 −€33
5 years €224 €59 −€164
10 years €447 €119 −€329
15 years €671 €178 −€493

Is the more efficient model worth its price?

Years of use

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Space and noise

Compartments · 426 L

426 L fridge 0 L freezer

37.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 40.4.

Noise · class C

30 dB · whisper40 dB · quiet library 39 dB
Dashed: group median 39 dB

Same size, lower running cost

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

Model VolumedB kWh / yr Saves / year in 10 years
G Fors VS 176165NG (this model)
426 L39 158 — —
408 L37 42 €33 €329
450 L35 44 €32 €323
408 L37 82 €22 €215
450 L37 85 €21 €207
433 L38 95 €18 €178

Label and product sheet

Energy class
G (scale A–G)
Energy consumption
158 kWh/year
Total volume
426 L
Fridge / freezer
426 L / 0 L
Noise
39 dB(A), class C
Height × width × depth
1,761 × 595 × 677 mm
Installation
freestanding
Climate classes
N, ST
Guarantee (supplier)
1 years
Spare parts (minimum)
7 years

Model numbers and history

Registered by Fors under one model number.

VS 176165NG

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

Questions

How much does the Fors VS 176165NG cost to run?

At continuous operation it uses about 158 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €45 a year, or €447 over ten years.

Is the Fors VS 176165NG quiet?

Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 400–499 L model is 39 dB(A).