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Miele WTD 161 WCS vs Miele WTR 871 WPM: front load washing machines
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The Miele WTD 161 WCS is $1,100 cheaper at its best current price.
Prices
Side by side
| MieleWTD 161 WCS | MieleWTR 871 WPM | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $3,199 | $4,299 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 4.5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| kWh a year | 235 | 235 |
| Cost a year | $75 | $75 |
| Cost per wash | about 21c | about 21c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 596 mm | 596 mm |
| Depth | 637 mm | 637 mm |
| Height | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 8 kg | 8 kg |
| Load type | Front, washer-dryer | Front, washer-dryer |
| Spin speed | 1500 rpm | 1600 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 5 h 00 m | 5 h 01 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | Germany,Czechia,Poland | Germany,Czechia,Poland |
| Registration no. | ACW1556 | ACW1559 |
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.
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