Wolkenstein KGK280D
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
- 64.1 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 64.1 kWh a year; the typical model in its group needs 84.3. Of 21 Wolkenstein models in this group, it is the most efficient. Wolkenstein sells the same label values under other model names: WKG262IX-M. On the register since 2021 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
- SPC GK3628-1WS 168 kWh same
- SPC GK3628-2SI 168 kWh same
- Wolkenstein KGK280D 168 kWh
- Wolkenstein WKG262IX-M 168 kWh same
- Exquisit KGC5265-70-WS-040D weiss 168 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KGK280D | RKS245DB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €48 | €23 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €238 | €116 | −€122 |
| 10 years | €476 | €232 | −€244 |
| 15 years | €714 | €348 | −€365 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 262 L
64.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wolkenstein KGK280D (this model) | 168 | — |
| 82 | €24 | |
| 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
- 262 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 191 L / 71 L
- Noise
- 40 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 1,800 × 550 × 560 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- N, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Wolkenstein with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
KGK280D · KGK280DW
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Wolkenstein KGK280D 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 KGK280D quiet?
Its label states 40 dB(A), noise class C. The typical fridge-freezers, 200–299 L model is 39 dB(A).