Wolkenstein KGK 280 A+++
Uses less electricity than 91% of the 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €48 a year, €476 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 168 kWh / year
- Typical 217 kWh
- Running cost
- €48 / year
- −€14 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 62.5 kWh
- Typical 84.3 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 23 % below the typical 217 kWh. Only 3% of comparable models have a better class than D. Per 100 litres it needs 62.5 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Of 21 Wolkenstein models in this group, it is the most efficient. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 715 of 8,824 fridge-freezers, 200–299 L by yearly consumption. 714 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- PKM KG225.4A+++IX 168 kWh same
- PKM KG225.4A+++W 168 kWh same
- Wolkenstein KGK 280 A+++ 168 kWh
- Purelect RF117-DX 168 kWh same
- Romo RCS2234W 169 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | KGK 280 A+++ | VR-BF27953H0S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €48 | €25 | −€22 |
| 5 years | €238 | €126 | −€112 |
| 10 years | €476 | €252 | −€224 |
| 15 years | €714 | €378 | −€336 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 269 L
62.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wolkenstein KGK 280 A+++ (this model) | 168 | — |
| 89 | €22 | |
| 98 | €20 | |
| 98 | €20 | |
| 99 | €20 | |
| 99 | €20 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- D (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 168 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 269 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 198 L / 71 L
- Noise
- 39 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,800 × 550 × 558 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Wolkenstein under one model number.
KGK 280 A+++
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Wolkenstein KGK 280 A+++ cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 168 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €48 a year, or €476 over ten years.
Is the Wolkenstein KGK 280 A+++ quiet?
Its label states 39 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).