In Front load the washing time is more as compared to Top load so there's no meaning of saying that the electricity consumption will be less. And in Front load the maintainance and repair cost is quite high and more over the longevity also less as compared to Top load. Washing quality is good in both, but in my opinion its better to buy a Top load due to its less maintainance and Front load can only be considered if you are attracted towards its looks and its useless fancy features which will be not used most of the time.