Smeg CVI129G
Uses less electricity than 13% of the 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €40 a year, €396 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 140 kWh / year
- Typical 131 kWh
- Running cost
- €40 / year
- +€3 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 177.2 kWh
- Typical 195.9 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 87 % of them need less. Liebherr UWpri 3672_994897051, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €21 a year. Class G is the most common class in this group (68% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 177.2 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 195.9. Smeg has 20 models in this group; this one is number 14 among them. Smeg sells the same label values under other model names: CVI329X3, CVI129B3, CVI629NR3 and 3 more. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,419 of 1,773 wine coolers, under 100 L by yearly consumption. 1,418 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Smeg CVI129B3 140 kWh same
- Smeg CVI129BE3 140 kWh same
- Smeg CVI129G 140 kWh
- Smeg CVI329X3 140 kWh same
- Smeg CVI329XE 140 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | CVI129G | UWpri 3672_994897051 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €40 | €19 | −€21 |
| 5 years | €198 | €93 | −€105 |
| 10 years | €396 | €187 | −€210 |
| 15 years | €595 | €280 | −€314 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 79 L
177.2 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 195.9.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Smeg CVI129G (this model) | 140 | — |
| 66 | €21 | |
| 70 | €20 | |
| 77 | €18 | |
| 79 | €17 | |
| 79 | €17 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 140 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 79 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 79 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 572 × 596 × 566 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Smeg under one model number.
CVI129G
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Smeg CVI129G cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 140 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €40 a year, or €396 over ten years.
Is the Smeg CVI129G quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, under 100 L model is 39 dB(A).