# Citroën DS3 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> We stock 8 batteries that fit the Citroën DS3 across its 2 generations (2009-2016), from 52 to 70 Ah, with cold cranking between 470 and 760 A and prices starting at 54.40 € including VAT.

## Which battery does a Citroën DS3 take?

It depends on the engine. Citroën DS3 owners mostly buy Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah (64.95 €), Tudor TB620 Technica 62Ah (57.80 €) and Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah (134.95 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Citroën DS3 engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 VTi 82 (60 kW / 82 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/12-vti-82-60-kw-82cv |
| 1.6 HDi 90 (68 kW / 92 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-hdi-90-68-kw-92cv |
| 1.6 THP 150 (110 kW / 150 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-thp-150-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.2 THP 110 (81 kW / 110 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/12-thp-110-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.2 VTi 82 (60 kW / 82 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/12-vti-82-60-kw-82cv |
| 1.6 BlueHDi 100 (73 kW / 99 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-bluehdi-100-73-kw-99cv |
| 1.6 BlueHDi 100 (75 kW / 102 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-bluehdi-100-75-kw-102cv |
| 1.6 BlueHDi 115 (85 kW / 115 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-bluehdi-115-85-kw-115cv |
| 1.6 BlueHDi 120 (88 kW / 120 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-bluehdi-120-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.6 HDi 90 (68 kW / 92 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-hdi-90-68-kw-92cv |
| 1.6 Racing (149 kW / 203 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-racing-149-kw-203cv |
| 1.6 Racing (152 kW / 207 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-racing-152-kw-207cv |
| 1.6 THP 150 (110 kW / 150 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-thp-150-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.6 THP 155 (115 kW / 156 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-thp-155-115-kw-156cv |
| 1.6 THP 165 (120 kW / 163 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-thp-165-120-kw-163cv |
| 1.6 THP 165 (121 kW / 165 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-thp-165-121-kw-165cv |
| 1.6 VTi 120 (88 kW / 120 CV) | Ds3 Convertible (2013–2015) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible/16-vti-120-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.2 THP 110 (81 kW / 110 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/12-thp-110-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.4 HDi 70 (SA8HP4) (50 kW / 68 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/14-hdi-70-sa8hp4-50-kw-68cv |
| 1.4 VTi 95 (70 kW / 95 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/14-vti-95-70-kw-95cv |
| 1.4 VTi 95 LPG (70 kW / 95 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/14-vti-95-lpg-70-kw-95cv |
| 1.4 VTi 98 (72 kW / 98 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/14-vti-98-72-kw-98cv |
| 1.6 BlueHDi 100 (73 kW / 99 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-bluehdi-100-73-kw-99cv |
| 1.6 BlueHDi 120 (88 kW / 120 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-bluehdi-120-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.6 BlueHDi 75 (55 kW / 75 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-bluehdi-75-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.6 HDi 110 (82 kW / 112 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-hdi-110-82-kw-112cv |
| 1.6 HDi 115 (84 kW / 114 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-hdi-115-84-kw-114cv |
| 1.6 HDi 115 (85 kW / 115 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-hdi-115-85-kw-115cv |
| 1.6 Racing (149 kW / 203 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-racing-149-kw-203cv |
| 1.6 Racing (152 kW / 207 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-racing-152-kw-207cv |
| 1.6 THP 155 (115 kW / 156 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-thp-155-115-kw-156cv |
| 1.6 THP 165 (121 kW / 165 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-thp-165-121-kw-165cv |
| 1.6 THP160 (120 kW / 163 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-thp160-120-kw-163cv |
| 1.6 VTi 120 (88 kW / 120 CV) | Ds3 (2009–2016) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa/16-vti-120-88-kw-120cv |

## Citroën DS3 generations

Not every generation uses the same battery. If your year fits more than one, tell them apart by body style or let the plate resolve it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ds3 Convertible | 2013–2015 | berlina | 27 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-convertible |
| Ds3 | 2009–2016 | berlina | 43 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3-sa |

## Best-selling batteries for the Citroën DS3

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 134,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N70 Dynamic EFB 12V 70Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 70 | 760 | EFB | 124,98 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n70-efb-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N60 Dynamic EFB 12V 60Ah 640A EFB | 12 | 60 | 640 | EFB | 91,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n60-12v-60ah-640a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 Dynamic AGM 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 107,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 12V 52Ah 470A | 12 | 52 | 470 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 54,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c22-12v-52ah-470a |
| Car battery Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 67,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |

## How to know which battery your Citroën DS3 takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

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 DS3 needs

If your DS3 has Start-Stop, the battery works far harder than usual — hundreds of restarts a day rather than a handful. That calls for EFB or AGM, depending on whether the system is basic or includes regenerative braking. A conventional battery there lasts months and can make the car switch Start-Stop off.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Citroën DS3 take?
It depends on the engine. Citroën DS3 owners mostly buy Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah (64.95 €), Tudor TB620 Technica 62Ah (57.80 €) and Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah (134.95 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Citroën DS3 battery cost?
Between 54.40 € and 134.95 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, EFB, AGM). 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 DS3 is?
By the registration year: Ds3 Convertible (2013-2015); Ds3 (2009-2016). 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.

### How long does a Citroën DS3 battery last?
Four to six years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last a little less in city driving because of the number of restarts, but they are built for that cycling. If the car sits for weeks or cranks slowly in the cold, have it tested.

### Can I replace the battery of my Citroën DS3 myself?
On most versions, yes: disconnect the negative terminal first, then the positive, release the clamp and fit the new battery in reverse order. On Start-Stop models or cars with battery management (BMS), register the new battery with a diagnostic tool so the ECU adjusts charging.

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Updated: 2026-11-02 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/ds3