Bosch WGG244A1AU vs Whirlpool WFWDC96: front load washing machines
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The Whirlpool WFWDC96 is 31 mm shallower. The Bosch WGG244A1AU costs about $19 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
Bosch WGG244A1AU
| Appliances Online | $1,508 | Check price |
| Bing Lee | $1,593 | Check price |
| The Good Guys | $1,599 | Check price |
Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
Whirlpool WFWDC96
| Appliances Online | $1,498$1,499 | Check price |
| Whirlpool (direct) | $1,549 | Check price |
Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
Side by side
 BoschWGG244A1AU |  WhirlpoolWFWDC96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $1,508 | $1,498 |
| Check price | Check price | |
| Size | ||
| Width | 598 mm | 595 mm |
| Depth | 636 mm | 605 mm |
| Height | 848 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 9 kg | 9 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front, washer-dryer |
| Spin speed | 1400 rpm | 1600 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 5 h 40 m | 5 h 22 m |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 215 | 275 |
| Cost a year | $69 | $88 |
| Cost per wash | about 19c | about 24c |
| Registration | ||
| Made in | Germany | Italy |
| Registration no. | ACW1625 | ACW1294 |
Sources and method
Specifications are from the Australian Government's GEMS registration database (export 24 Oct 2026); dimensions and spin speeds missing from the registry come from retailer spec sheets, and the registry's figure is used where both exist. Prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the registry's labelled test program, which assumes one warm wash a day; household bills vary with use and tariff.
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