3.5 kWDaikin Cora 3.5kW Split System
The 3.5kW Daikin Cora Split System (model FTXV35WVMA) is sized for large bedrooms and smaller living rooms. As a guide, it cools a room of up to about 25 to 29 m². That is from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' sizing chart for an insulated room: the larger figure if it faces north, the smaller if it faces east. Western sun, poor insulation and high ceilings bring it down. It sits in the lower half of the Daikin Cora Split System range. If the space is bigger, has high ceilings or strong afternoon sun, step up to the 4.6kW.
Part of the Daikin Cora Split System range, Daikin's split system line, in 7 sizes. Running costs below use the Sydney median rate; the Eastern Suburbs and Western Sydney pages cost systems on their own network tariffs. Check the size against your rooms, compare it with other 3.5 kW options, see every 3.5kW split system ranked by running cost, or ask about supply and installation.
About $226 a year at the current Sydney median electricity rate: $76 of cooling plus $150 of heating, from the official GEMS test figures.
The Daikin Cora 3.5kW uses 230 kWh annually for cooling and 454 kWh annually for heating under official GEMS testing in Sydney's climate zone. These figures represent typical usage patterns and allow you to calculate running costs against current Sydney electricity rates. The system achieves a cooling efficiency rating of 4.5 stars and heating efficiency of 2.5 stars in the Sydney climate zone.
The Daikin Cora 3.5kW has a rated cooling efficiency (AEER) of 4.29 and heating efficiency (ACOP) of 4.77. It uses R32 refrigerant. Your actual energy consumption will vary depending on how you set temperatures, how often you run the system, and your home's insulation and orientation.
Source: Australian GEMS registry · median of 170 Sydney residential tariffs, including GST · Refreshed monthly · Last updated October 2026
Specifications
From the manufacturer’s published range data. We confirm the exact configuration when we quote.
About the Daikin Cora Split System range| Brand | Daikin |
|---|---|
| Model | FTXV35WVMA / RXV35WVMA |
| Series | Daikin Cora Split System |
| System type | Split System |
| Capacity | 3.5 kW |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| Warranty | 5 year parts & labour |
Daikin Cora 3.5kW: your questions
How much does a 3.5kW split system cost installed?
The unit is only part of the cost. Installed price depends on whether it is a straightforward back to back installation or needs longer pipe runs, wall brackets or a condenser slab, plus any electrical work at the switchboard. You get a fixed price in writing before any work starts. Photos of the wall, the outdoor spot and your switchboard help us price the job, and if it needs a look first, we book a site visit.
What size room does a 3.5kW air conditioner suit?
A 3.5kW split system cools a room of up to about 25 to 29 square metres as a guide. That is from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' sizing chart for an insulated room: the larger figure if it faces north, the smaller if it faces east. Strong afternoon sun, high ceilings or big glass areas push you toward the next size up, and oversizing wastes money on short cycling. The capacity calculator sizes your room in under a minute, and we confirm before we quote.
How much does the Daikin Cora 3.5kW cost to run?
Official government test figures for Sydney's climate zone put the Daikin Cora 3.5kW at 230 kWh a year for cooling and 454 kWh for heating. The running cost figures on this page turn that into dollars at the Sydney median electricity rate, refreshed monthly. Your bill depends on your tariff and how much you run it.
Is the Daikin Cora 3.5kW reverse cycle?
Yes. The registered model (FTXV35WVMA / RXV35WVMA) heats and cools, so one system covers Sydney summers and winters. Its official heating figures are in the energy section on this page.
