Bosch WGH25400AU vs Whirlpool WFWDC96: front load washing machines
If you buy through a link on this page, the retailer may pay us a commission.
The Bosch WGH25400AU is $113 cheaper at its best current price. The Bosch WGH25400AU costs about $30 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh. The Bosch WGH25400AU takes 1 kg more per load.
Prices
Bosch WGH25400AU
| Appliances Online | $1,382$2,049 | View |
| The Good Guys | $2,049 | View |
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Whirlpool WFWDC96
| Appliances Online | $1,495$1,499 | View |
| Whirlpool (direct) | $1,549 | View |
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| BoschWGH25400AU | WhirlpoolWFWDC96 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $1,382 | $1,495 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5.5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 181 | 275 |
| Cost a year | $58 | $88 |
| Cost per wash | about 16c | about 24c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 598 mm | 595 mm |
| Depth | 633 mm | 605 mm |
| Height | 845 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 10 kg | 9 kg |
| Load type | Front | Front, washer-dryer |
| Spin speed | 1400 rpm | 1600 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 5 h 45 m | 5 h 22 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Spain | Italy |
| Registration no. | ACW1633 | ACW1294 |
How we compare
Specifications are from the Australian Government's GEMS registration database (export 27 Aug 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.
Full pages: Bosch WGH25400AU · Whirlpool WFWDC96 · or every current washing machine.