# Chevrolet Caprice battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> Looking for a battery for your Chevrolet Caprice? Here are the 2 that fit its 2 generations (1990-2025): 50 to 60 Ah, 540 to 815 A cold cranking, from 63.80 € inc. VAT.

## Which battery does a Chevrolet Caprice take?

It depends on the engine and on whether it has Start-Stop. The table shows the recommended battery for each Chevrolet Caprice engine with its price, VAT included; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Chevrolet Caprice engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 (180 kW / 245 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/36-180-kw-245cv |
| 3.8 (82 kW / 111 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/38-82-kw-111cv |
| 3.8 (82 kW / 111 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/38-82-kw-111cv |
| 3.8 (86 kW / 117 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/38-86-kw-117cv |
| 3.8 (86 kW / 117 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/38-86-kw-117cv |
| 4.1 (82 kW / 112 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/41-82-kw-112cv |
| 4.3 (106 kW / 144 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/43-106-kw-144cv |
| 4.3 (149 kW / 203 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/43-149-kw-203cv |
| 4.4 (86 kW / 117 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/44-86-kw-117cv |
| 5.0 (100 kW / 136 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/50-100-kw-136cv |
| 5.0 (104 kW / 141 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/50-104-kw-141cv |
| 5.0 (104 kW / 141 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/50-104-kw-141cv |
| 5.0 (108 kW / 147 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/50-108-kw-147cv |
| 5.0 (110 kW / 150 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/50-110-kw-150cv |
| 5.0 (112 kW / 152 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/50-112-kw-152cv |
| 5.0 (112 kW / 152 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/50-112-kw-152cv |
| 5.0 (114 kW / 155 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/50-114-kw-155cv |
| 5.0 (114 kW / 155 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/50-114-kw-155cv |
| 5.0 (127 kW / 173 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/50-127-kw-173cv |
| 5.0 (127 kW / 173 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/50-127-kw-173cv |
| 5.0 (170 kW / 231 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/50-170-kw-231cv |
| 5.7 (120 kW / 163 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/57-120-kw-163cv |
| 5.7 (127 kW / 173 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/57-127-kw-173cv |
| 5.7 (127 kW / 173 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/57-127-kw-173cv |
| 5.7 (138 kW / 188 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/57-138-kw-188cv |
| 5.7 (138 kW / 188 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/57-138-kw-188cv |
| 5.7 (194 kW / 264 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/57-194-kw-264cv |
| 5.7 (194 kW / 264 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/57-194-kw-264cv |
| 5.7 (207 kW / 282 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/57-207-kw-282cv |
| 5.7 D (78 kW / 106 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/57-d-78-kw-106cv |
| 5.7 D (78 kW / 106 CV) | Caprice Estate (1990–1996) | Optima RTF-4.2 50Ah | 204,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate/57-d-78-kw-106cv |
| 5.7 LS (183 kW / 249 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/57-ls-183-kw-249cv |
| 6.0 (268 kW / 365 CV) | Caprice (1990–2025) | Varta D43 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice/60-268-kw-365cv |

## Chevrolet Caprice generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice | 1990–2025 | berlina | 36 | /gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice |
| Caprice Estate | 1990–1996 | familiar | 23 | /gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice-estate |

## Best-selling batteries for the Chevrolet Caprice

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta D43 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 63,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d43-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Optima RTF-4.2 12V 50Ah 815A AGM | 12 | 50 | 815 | AGM ESPIRAL | 204,95 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-optima-red-top-rtf-42-8078-209-12v-50ah |

## How to know which battery your Chevrolet Caprice takes

Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else.

Another route is the vehicle paperwork: the registration date places you in one of the generations listed. In the overlap years, body style is the detail that separates them.

As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Caprice needs

Start-Stop on the modern Caprice changes the rules: the battery takes hundreds of micro-cycles daily. The correct answer is EFB for basic systems and AGM where braking energy is recovered. Dropping to a conventional battery is the most expensive mistake you can make here.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Chevrolet Caprice take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 2 compatible batteries in total, from 50 to 60 Ah and 540 to 815 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta D43 12V 60Ah 540A, Car battery Optima RTF-4.2 12V 50Ah 815A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Chevrolet Caprice battery cost?
Between 63.80 € and 204.95 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (AGM, lead-acid). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my Caprice is?
By the registration year: Caprice (1990-2025); Caprice Estate (1990-1996). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I fit a battery with more amps?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.

### How long does a Chevrolet Caprice battery last?
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

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Updated: 2026-10-29 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/caprice