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

> For the Citroën Xantia (5 generations, 1993-2003) we carry 7 matching batteries, rated between 56 and 77 Ah with 480 to 780 A cold cranking. Prices open at 56.40 €, VAT included.

## Which battery does a Citroën Xantia take?

It depends on the engine. Citroën Xantia owners mostly buy Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (83.95 €), Exide EA770 Premium 77Ah (65.30 €) and Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (72.95 €) 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 Xantia engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 Turbo D (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/19-turbo-d-66-kw-90cv |
| 2.1 Turbo D 12V (80 kW / 109 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/21-turbo-d-12v-80-kw-109cv |
| 1.6 i SX (65 kW / 88 CV) | Xantia II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2/16-i-sx-65-kw-88cv |
| 1.8 i (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia Break II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x2/18-i-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.8 i (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2/18-i-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.8 i 16V (81 kW / 110 CV) | Xantia Break II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x2/18-i-16v-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.8 i 16V (81 kW / 110 CV) | Xantia II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2/18-i-16v-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.9 SD (55 kW / 75 CV) | Xantia Break II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x2/19-sd-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.9 SD (55 kW / 75 CV) | Xantia II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2/19-sd-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.9 Turbo D (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia Break II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x2/19-turbo-d-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.9 Turbo D (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2/19-turbo-d-66-kw-90cv |
| 2.0 Turbo (108 kW / 147 CV) | Xantia Break II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x2/20-turbo-108-kw-147cv |
| 2.0 Turbo (108 kW / 147 CV) | Xantia II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2/20-turbo-108-kw-147cv |
| 2.0 i (89 kW / 121 CV) | Xantia Break II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x2/20-i-89-kw-121cv |
| 2.0 i (89 kW / 121 CV) | Xantia II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2/20-i-89-kw-121cv |
| 2.0 i 16V (97 kW / 132 CV) | Xantia Break II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x2/20-i-16v-97-kw-132cv |
| 2.0 i 16V (97 kW / 132 CV) | Xantia II (1998–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2/20-i-16v-97-kw-132cv |
| 2.1 Turbo D 12V (80 kW / 109 CV) | Xantia Break II (1998–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x2/21-turbo-d-12v-80-kw-109cv |
| 2.1 Turbo D 12V (80 kW / 109 CV) | Xantia II (1998–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2/21-turbo-d-12v-80-kw-109cv |
| 3.0 V6 (140 kW / 190 CV) | Xantia II (1998–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2/30-v6-140-kw-190cv |
| 1.9 DT (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia Estate Van (1997–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-estate-van-x2/19-dt-66-kw-90cv |
| 2.0 HDi (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia Estate Van (1997–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-estate-van-x2/20-hdi-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.8 i (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/18-i-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.8 i (74 kW / 101 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/18-i-74-kw-101cv |
| 1.8 i 16V (81 kW / 110 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/18-i-16v-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.9 SD (55 kW / 75 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/19-sd-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.9 Turbo D (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/19-turbo-d-66-kw-90cv |
| 2.0 HDI 109 (80 kW / 109 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/20-hdi-109-80-kw-109cv |
| 2.0 HDI 90 (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/20-hdi-90-66-kw-90cv |
| 2.0 Turbo (108 kW / 147 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/20-turbo-108-kw-147cv |
| 2.0 i (89 kW / 121 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/20-i-89-kw-121cv |
| 2.0 i 16V (97 kW / 132 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/20-i-16v-97-kw-132cv |
| 2.1 Turbo D 12V (80 kW / 109 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/21-turbo-d-12v-80-kw-109cv |
| 3.0 V6 (140 kW / 190 CV) | Xantia Break I (1995–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2/30-v6-140-kw-190cv |
| 1.6 i (65 kW / 88 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/16-i-65-kw-88cv |
| 1.8 i (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/18-i-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.8 i (74 kW / 101 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/18-i-74-kw-101cv |
| 1.8 i 16V (81 kW / 110 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/18-i-16v-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.9 D (50 kW / 68 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/19-d-50-kw-68cv |
| 1.9 D (51 kW / 69 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/19-d-51-kw-69cv |
| 1.9 SD (55 kW / 75 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/19-sd-55-kw-75cv |
| 2.0 (95 kW / 129 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/20-95-kw-129cv |
| 2.0 HDI 109 (80 kW / 109 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/20-hdi-109-80-kw-109cv |
| 2.0 HDI 90 (66 kW / 90 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/20-hdi-90-66-kw-90cv |
| 2.0 Turbo (108 kW / 147 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/20-turbo-108-kw-147cv |
| 2.0 i (89 kW / 121 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/20-i-89-kw-121cv |
| 2.0 i 16V (110 kW / 150 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/20-i-16v-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 i 16V (112 kW / 152 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/20-i-16v-112-kw-152cv |
| 2.0 i 16V (97 kW / 132 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/20-i-16v-97-kw-132cv |
| 3.0 i 24V (140 kW / 190 CV) | Xantia I (1993–2003) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2/30-i-24v-140-kw-190cv |

## Citroën Xantia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xantia II | 1998–2003 | berlina | 21 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2 |
| Xantia Break II | 1998–2003 | berlina | 17 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x2 |
| Xantia Estate Van | 1997–2003 | familiar | 4 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-estate-van-x2 |
| Xantia Break I | 1995–2003 | berlina | 31 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2 |
| Xantia I | 1993–2003 | berlina | 52 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Citroën Xantia

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 72,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Car battery Varta C14 Dynamic SLI 12V 56Ah 480A | 12 | 56 | 480 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 56,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c14-12v-56ah-480a |
| Car battery Varta E13 Dynamic SLI 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e13-12v-70ah-640a |

## How to know which battery your Citroën Xantia takes

The real shortcut is your registration number. It settles generation, engine and factory battery in seconds — exactly where most people get it wrong when buying.

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 Xantia needs

Start-Stop on the modern Xantia 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 Citroën Xantia take?
It depends on the engine. Citroën Xantia owners mostly buy Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (83.95 €), Exide EA770 Premium 77Ah (65.30 €) and Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (72.95 €) 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 Xantia battery cost?
Between 56.40 € and 91.40 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, EFB). 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 Xantia is?
By the registration year: Xantia II (1998-2003); Xantia Break II (1998-2003); Xantia Estate Van (1997-2003); Xantia Break I (1995-2003); Xantia I (1993-2003). 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 higher-capacity battery to my Citroën Xantia?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More Ah and more cold-cranking amps do not harm the Citroën Xantia: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

### How quickly can I get a battery for my Citroën Xantia?
Standard delivery to mainland Spain and Portugal takes 1-2 working days; other EU countries 1-5 working days. Each product page shows the exact lead time and whether express delivery is available.

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Updated: 2026-11-15 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia