Varta F17 · Car battery 12V 80Ah 740A

Varta F17 Dynamic SLI (formerly Blue Dynamic) 80Ah 740A 12V Car Battery

The Varta F17 car battery is the 12 V, 80 Ah model delivering 740 A of cold cranking power (EN), from Varta's Dynamic SLI (formerly Blue Dynamic) range, designed for cars with conventional starting, without a Start-Stop system. Its 315 × 175 × 175 mm dimensions and positive terminal on the right make it the exact replacement for the 80 Ah battery fitted as standard in many cars.

• Maintenance-free lead-acid technology: no topping up with water.
• Long service life with normal use and a charging system in good order.
• Reliable cold starting thanks to its high cranking current.
• Direct replacement for the original battery in cars without Start-Stop.

Vehicles compatible with the Varta F17 battery

This battery is listed as compatible with more than 139 vehicles from manufacturers such as Ford, Nissan, BMW, Renault, Volvo and Dodge. For anyone who needs to change the battery in their Ford or Nissan, this Varta F17 reproduces the original specifications. It also appears as a replacement in vehicles from Opel, Chevrolet, Vauxhall, Jaguar, Toyota, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo, among other manufacturers. It has been cross-checked against 77 original equipment references from different manufacturers. Not sure whether it is the right one for your car? Check in seconds by entering your registration number in our finder.

Format and fitting of the Varta F17

The Varta F17 is made in the 315 × 175 × 175 mm format and weighs 18.8 kg. The positive terminal on the right determines which side the cables end up on: this is the detail behind more wrong purchases than any other, so it is worth checking before you order. It takes a B13 hold-down and terminal 1, the system that anchors it to the vehicle's battery tray. Checking the three dimensions and the terminal position before buying avoids the most common mistake when replacing a battery.

The Varta F17 and the Dynamic SLI range

The Dynamic SLI is Varta's entry range for vehicles with traditional starting (no Start-Stop), gathering what used to be the Blue, Silver and Black Dynamic series under a single name by technology. Its lead-calcium construction with optimised separators prioritises punchy starting and a long, maintenance-free life.

It covers the vast majority of conventional petrol and diesel cars on the European market. It is the sensible choice when you want German manufacturing quality without paying the premium for AGM or EFB technology the vehicle does not need.

This series uses lead-acid technology with plates optimised for a good balance between starting power and service life. It is the natural replacement when your car has no Start-Stop and came with a standard battery from the factory: the same thinking, without paying over the odds for a chemistry you do not need. This battery used to belong to Varta's Blue Dynamic, Silver Dynamic or Black Dynamic range; following the brand's commercial renaming (2025), it now forms part of the new Dynamic SLI series.

Why choose a Varta battery

Varta is an original equipment (OEM) supplier to a good share of Europe's car manufacturers: many cars leave the factory with a Varta fitted. Buying a replacement means, in most cases, refitting the original battery with the same quality and the brand's official warranty.

Varta combines more than a century of experience with Clarios's industrial production: it is the battery many manufacturers choose as standard and one of the most recommended by workshops. Like any lead-acid battery, it is 100% recyclable.

Varta is Europe's leading manufacturer of starter batteries: its production volume and quality controls guarantee consistent reliability batch after batch, something own-brand makes cannot always promise.

Manufacturer's warranty

The Varta F17 battery comes with the official manufacturer warranty.

Care and maintenance

To get the most out of it, keep the alternator in good order and avoid leaving lights or accessories on with the engine switched off. Repeated very short journeys are its worst enemy: they stop the battery from recharging fully and shorten its life. If the car is going to stand for weeks, it is worth disconnecting a terminal or fitting a trickle charger so that it does not discharge below the safe threshold. Checking that the terminals are clean and properly tightened also helps it start first time.