Kulz KCRI178DS
Uses less electricity than 92% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €47 a year, €467 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 165 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €47 / year
- −€15 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 67.1 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 24 % below the typical 217 kWh. Only 3% of comparable models have a better class than D. At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 3 Kulz models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Jul 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 663 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 662 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Whirlpool WHK2 5294 B6E 165 kWh same
- Whirlpool WHK2 5294 B6E1 165 kWh same
- Kulz KCRI178DS 165 kWh
- Beko B7BCNA296ZS 7525320016 165 kWh same
- Beko B7BCNA296HS 7525320003 165 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KCRI178DS | IRBbsbi 4570_994892351 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €47 | €21 | −€26 |
| 5 years | €234 | €103 | −€130 |
| 10 years | €467 | €207 | −€261 |
| 15 years | €701 | €310 | −€391 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Space and noise
Compartments · 246 L
67.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 84.3.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Kulz KCRI178DS (this model) | 165 | — |
| 73 | €26 | |
| 73 | €26 | |
| 82 | €24 | |
| 91 | €21 | |
| 91 | €21 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 165 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 246 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 185 L / 61 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,780 × 540 × 545 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Kulz under one model number.
KCRI178DS
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Kulz KCRI178DS cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 165 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €47 a year, or €467 over ten years.
Is the Kulz KCRI178DS quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).