Smeg CVI138LG
Uses less electricity than 54% of the 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 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 142 kWh
- Running cost
- €40 / year
- −€1 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 122.8 kWh
- Typical 106.0 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 1 % below the typical 142 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (74% of models). Per 100 litres it needs 122.8 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 106.0. Of 9 Smeg models in this group, it is the most efficient. Smeg sells the same label values under other model names: CVI338LX3, CVI638RWN3, CVI638LN3 and 3 more. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 571 of 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 570 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Melchioni Family Vermentino 36 C DUAL 140 kWh same
- Melchioni Family VERMENTINO 36C DUAL INOX 140 kWh same
- Smeg CVI138LG 140 kWh
- Smeg CVI138LG1 140 kWh same
- Smeg CVI338LX1 140 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | CVI138LG | RS6009V2R series | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €40 | €17 | −€23 |
| 5 years | €198 | €85 | −€113 |
| 10 years | €396 | €170 | −€227 |
| 15 years | €595 | €255 | −€340 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 114 L
122.8 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 106.0.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Smeg CVI138LG (this model) | 140 | — |
| 60 | €23 | |
| 63 | €22 | |
| 67 | €21 | |
| 69 | €20 | |
| 71 | €20 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- G (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 140 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 114 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 114 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 38 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 820 × 595 × 566 mm
- Installation
- built-in
- Climate classes
- SN, N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Smeg with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
CVI138LG · CVI138RG
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Smeg CVI138LG 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 CVI138LG quiet?
Its label states 38 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).