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Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0

Batteries for Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0 54 hp (petrol, 1989-1992)

Chevrolet · Sprint Hatchback

Which battery does a Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0 need?

Specifications and battery: 1.0 (54 hp)

Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0 (54 hp, petrol, 1989-1992) takes a 38 Ah, 460 A AGM battery (237 × 129 × 227 mm), with the positive terminal on the left. It also has an auxiliary battery: a 45 Ah, 460 A AGM battery (237 × 127 × 227 mm).

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Sprint Hatchback
Built
03/1989 - 1992
Power
40 kW / 54 hp
Fuel
Petrol
Engine size
993 cc (1 L)
Cylinders
3
Body type
Hatchback
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine codes
LP2

Battery for this engine

VersionTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Size (L×W×H)Polarity
MainAGM38 Ah460 A237 × 129 × 227 mm+ on the left
AuxiliaryAGM45 Ah460 A237 × 127 × 227 mm+ on the left

Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.

🔧 Battery Expert Advisor

Battery analysis for your Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0

Quick answer You need an AGM ESPIRAL battery of 38 Ah. Our recommendation: OPTIMA YTS-2.7. For the auxiliary battery we recommend EXIDE EK457 of 45 Ah.

Batteries in your Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0

Which battery do you want to replace?
MainOne optionSee all in the list →
Our recommendation
OPTIMA YTS-2.7
OPTIMA YTS-2.7
AGM ESPIRAL38 Ah460 A
237 × 129 × 227 mm
€154.90Buy
AuxiliaryOne optionSee all in the list →
Our recommendation
EXIDE EK457
EXIDE EK457
AGM45 Ah460 A
237 × 127 × 227 mm
€212.40Buy

Prices and availability updated on 20/10/2026

Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.

📋 What we found

For your Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0 we found 2 compatible batteries. This list includes 1 Start-Stop battery and 1 auxiliary battery.

⚡ Starter or auxiliary battery

We detected an auxiliary battery among the compatible ones. The auxiliary is NOT your main car battery: it is a smaller secondary battery that powers sensitive electronics. Don't mix them up when buying. Usually what fails is the starter battery (the main one), but the auxiliary can also fail. If your vehicle shows intermittent electronic errors but starts fine, it may be the auxiliary; if cranking is weak, it is usually the starter battery.

✓ Your Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0 uses the Start-Stop system. Every battery shown is compatible — no conventional options to confuse you.

🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)

✓ All Start-Stop batteries in the list are AGM — the most advanced technology. Perfect if your current battery was AGM or EFB: AGM always replaces both. Remember to register it via OBD if your car has a BMS (BMW, Audi, VAG, Mercedes…) so the alternator charges it correctly.

📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison

⭐ Our recommendation

Our main recommendation

For your Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0 we recommend the OPTIMA YTS-2.7 (AGM ESPIRAL, 38 Ah). It's the battery recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0 — the OEM equivalent. It also offers the highest capacity (Ah) and the highest cranking power (CCA) on the list — more headroom in cold starts and with many consumers.

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Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries

AGM or EFB battery for start-stop vehicles and for cars with high energy demand (many electrical consumers, frequent starts). More charge cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.

1 product AGM or EFB battery for start-stop vehicles and for cars with high energy demand (many electrical consumers, frequent starts). More charge cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.

This engine comes with an AGM/EFB battery as standard: the car's charging system requires it even without Start-Stop. If in doubt, message us and we will confirm.

Category Make Reference Capacity Cold cranking Dimensions Technology Price
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries OPTIMA YTS-2.7 38 Ah 460 A 237×129×227 mm AGM ESPIRAL €154.90 More info

Auxiliary Battery

Auxiliary battery for vehicles equipped with start-stop systems. It supports the main battery in functions such as engine start, the start-stop system, or additional electrical support.

1 product Auxiliary battery for vehicles equipped with start-stop systems. It supports the main battery in functions such as engine start, the start-stop system, or additional electrical support.
Category Make Reference Capacity Cold cranking Dimensions Technology Price
Auxiliary Battery EXIDE EK457 45 Ah 380 A 237×127×227 mm AGM €212.40 More info

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Chargers

Chargers for your battery

1 product Chargers keep your battery in optimal condition, especially if you do not drive daily.

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Frequently asked questions

Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0 (54 hp, petrol, 1989-1992) takes a 38 Ah, 460 A AGM battery (237 × 129 × 227 mm), with the positive terminal on the left. It also has an auxiliary battery: a 45 Ah, 460 A AGM battery (237 × 127 × 227 mm). Compatible batteries offer 38 Ah, 460 A (CCA), 12 V, case 51 (BCI), conventional flooded technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
If your Chevrolet Sprint Hatchback 1.0 has start-stop, regenerative braking or many electrical accessories, you will need an AGM or EFB battery. Check your vehicle's technical specifications.
To find the exact battery you need, you need to know the make, model, and engine. If your car has a Start-Stop system (the engine shuts off at traffic lights), you need an AGM or EFB battery. An AGM battery can only be replaced with another AGM battery. However, an EFB battery can be replaced with either another EFB or an AGM battery, as the latter is superior.
The standard battery is the conventional type. The EFB battery withstands start/stop cycles better. The AGM battery is the most durable and is mandatory in cars with Start-Stop and regenerative braking. Never replace an AGM battery with an EFB or standard battery.
Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.
All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.
Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.
In mainland Spain and Portugal delivery takes 24 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm and the battery is in stock; for the Balearic Islands and other EU destinations allow 2 to 5 days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.

Guides

This vehicle uses a conventional flooded battery: no BMS registration is required, the alternator will charge it directly.

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