# Ford Kuga battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> The Ford Kuga has run through 4 generations between 2008 and 2025, and we cover every one of them with 13 compatible batteries: 50 to 85 Ah, 470 to 800 A of cold cranking, from 54.40 € with VAT.

## Which battery does a Ford Kuga take?

It depends on the engine. Ford Kuga owners mostly buy Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah (119.70 €), Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah (97.80 €) and Varta D54 Dynamic EFB 65Ah (106.80 €) 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 Ford Kuga engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-tdci-4x4-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 TDCi (103 kW / 140 CV) | Kuga I (2008–2012) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-i/20-tdci-103-kw-140cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/15-ecoboost-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 TDCi (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga II Van (2012–2019) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-van/20-tdci-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 TDCi (85 kW / 115 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-tdci-85-kw-115cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga III (2019–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-iii-dfk/15-ecoboost-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost (88 kW / 120 CV) | Kuga III (2019–2025) | Varta N70 Dynamic EFB 70Ah | 124,98 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-iii-dfk/15-ecoboost-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.5 Duratec Plug-in-Hybrid (165 kW / 224 CV) | Kuga III (2019–2025) | Varta A9 Dynamic AGM 50Ah | 118,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-iii-dfk/25-duratec-plug-in-hybrid-165-kw-224cv |
| 2.0 TDCi (100 kW / 136 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-tdci-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 TDCi (103 kW / 140 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-tdci-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.0 TDCi (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-tdci-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 TDCi (88 kW / 120 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-tdci-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (120 kW / 163 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-tdci-4x4-120-kw-163cv |
| 2.0 TDCi (100 kW / 136 CV) | Kuga I (2008–2012) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-i/20-tdci-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (103 kW / 140 CV) | Kuga I (2008–2012) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-i/20-tdci-4x4-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.5 4x4 (147 kW / 200 CV) | Kuga I (2008–2012) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-i/25-4x4-147-kw-200cv |
| 1.5 EcoBlue (88 kW / 120 CV) | Kuga III (2019–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-iii-dfk/15-ecoblue-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.0 EcoBlue 4x4 (140 kW / 190 CV) | Kuga III (2019–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-iii-dfk/20-ecoblue-4x4-140-kw-190cv |
| 2.0 EcoBlue mHEV (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga III (2019–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-iii-dfk/20-ecoblue-mhev-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.5 Duratec Plug-in-Hybrid (112 kW / 152 CV) | Kuga III (2019–2025) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-iii-dfk/25-duratec-plug-in-hybrid-112-kw-152cv |
| 2.5 Duratec Plug-in-Hybrid 4x4 (165 kW / 224 CV) | Kuga III (2019–2025) | Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 54Ah | 67,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-iii-dfk/25-duratec-plug-in-hybrid-4x4-165-kw-224cv |
| 2.5 FHEV (140 kW / 190 CV) | Kuga III (2019–2025) | Varta A9 Dynamic AGM 50Ah | 118,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-iii-dfk/25-fhev-140-kw-190cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga II Van (2012–2019) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-van/15-ecoboost-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost (134 kW / 182 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/15-ecoboost-134-kw-182cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost (88 kW / 120 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/15-ecoboost-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost (88 kW / 120 CV) | Kuga II Van (2012–2019) | Varta N70 Dynamic EFB 70Ah | 124,98 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-van/15-ecoboost-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta D21 Dynamic SLI 61Ah | 69,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/15-ecoboost-4x4-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 (129 kW / 176 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/15-ecoboost-4x4-129-kw-176cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 (129 kW / 176 CV) | Kuga II Van (2012–2019) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-van/15-ecoboost-4x4-129-kw-176cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 (134 kW / 182 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/15-ecoboost-4x4-134-kw-182cv |
| 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 (134 kW / 182 CV) | Kuga II Van (2012–2019) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-van/15-ecoboost-4x4-134-kw-182cv |
| 1.5 TDCi (88 kW / 120 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/15-tdci-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.5 TDCi (88 kW / 120 CV) | Kuga II Van (2012–2019) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-van/15-tdci-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.6 EcoBoost (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/16-ecoboost-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/16-ecoboost-4x4-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 (132 kW / 179 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/16-ecoboost-4x4-132-kw-179cv |
| 1.6 EcoBoost 4x4 (134 kW / 182 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/16-ecoboost-4x4-134-kw-182cv |
| 2.0 4x4 (179 kW / 243 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-4x4-179-kw-243cv |
| 2.0 EcoBoost 4x4 (169 kW / 230 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-ecoboost-4x4-169-kw-230cv |
| 2.0 EcoBoost 4x4 (178 kW / 242 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-ecoboost-4x4-178-kw-242cv |
| 2.0 TDCi (88 kW / 120 CV) | Kuga II Van (2012–2019) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-van/20-tdci-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (100 kW / 136 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-tdci-4x4-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (103 kW / 140 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-tdci-4x4-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga II Van (2012–2019) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-van/20-tdci-4x4-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (132 kW / 180 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/20-tdci-4x4-132-kw-180cv |
| 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (132 kW / 180 CV) | Kuga II Van (2012–2019) | Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah | 119,70 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-van/20-tdci-4x4-132-kw-180cv |
| 2.5 (110 kW / 150 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/25-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.5 (125 kW / 170 CV) | Kuga II (2012–2025) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2/25-125-kw-170cv |
| 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (100 kW / 136 CV) | Kuga I (2008–2012) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-i/20-tdci-4x4-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 TDCi 4x4 (120 kW / 163 CV) | Kuga I (2008–2012) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-i/20-tdci-4x4-120-kw-163cv |
| 2.5 (147 kW / 200 CV) | Kuga I (2008–2012) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-i/25-147-kw-200cv |

## Ford Kuga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuga III | 2019–2025 | berlina | 19 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-iii-dfk |
| Kuga II | 2012–2025 | berlina | 42 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-dm2 |
| Kuga II Van | 2012–2019 | van | 13 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-ii-van |
| Kuga I | 2008–2012 | berlina | 15 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga-i |

## Best-selling batteries for the Ford Kuga

| 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 | 122,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 12V 80Ah 740A | 12 | 80 | 740 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f17-12v-80ah-740a |
| 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 E38 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 750A | 12 | 74 | 750 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e38-12v-74ah-750a |
| Car battery Varta E43 Dynamic SLI 12V 72Ah 680A | 12 | 72 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e43-12v-72ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 12V 85Ah 800A | 12 | 85 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f18-12v-85ah-800a |
| 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 |
| Car battery Varta D21 Dynamic SLI 12V 61Ah 600A | 12 | 61 | 600 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 69,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d21-12v-61ah-600a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 12V 75Ah 730A EFB | 12 | 75 | 730 | EFB | 119,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e46-efb-12v-75ah-730a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta D54 Dynamic EFB 12V 65Ah 650A EFB | 12 | 65 | 650 | EFB | 106,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d54-efb-12v-65ah-650a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A9 Dynamic AGM 12V 50Ah 540A AGM | 12 | 50 | 540 | AGM | 118,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a9-12v-50ah-540a |

## How to know which battery your Ford Kuga 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.

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.

Before ordering, inspect your existing battery: its label lists the Ah and the starting amps. The replacement must match or beat both — never fall short — and share the same size and positive terminal side.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Kuga needs

If your Kuga 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 Ford Kuga take?
It depends on the engine. Ford Kuga owners mostly buy Varta E46 Dynamic EFB 75Ah (119.70 €), Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah (97.80 €) and Varta D54 Dynamic EFB 65Ah (106.80 €) 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 Ford Kuga battery cost?
Between 54.40 € and 124.98 €, 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 Kuga is?
By the registration year: Kuga III (2019-2025); Kuga II (2012-2025); Kuga II Van (2012-2019); Kuga I (2008-2012). 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.

### What happens if I fit a standard battery to a Ford Kuga with Start-Stop?
It lasts only a few months: Start-Stop puts the battery through hundreds of cycles a day and a conventional battery cannot cope. The ECU may also disable the automatic stop function. Always fit EFB or AGM, the same technology as the original.

### Can I fit a higher-capacity battery to my Ford Kuga?
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 Ford Kuga: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

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Updated: 2026-11-12 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/kuga