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

> Looking for a battery for your Ford Orion? Here are the 10 that fit its 2 generations (1990-1996): 41 to 74 Ah, 360 to 750 A cold cranking, from 57.90 € inc. VAT.

## Which battery does a Ford Orion take?

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

## Recommended battery for each Ford Orion engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 (44 kW / 60 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/13-44-kw-60cv |
| 1.3 (44 kW / 60 CV) | Orion III (1990–1996) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-iii-gal/13-44-kw-60cv |
| 1.3 (51 kW / 69 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/13-51-kw-69cv |
| 1.4 (52 kW / 71 CV) | Orion III (1990–1996) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-iii-gal/14-52-kw-71cv |
| 1.4 (52 kW / 72 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/14-52-kw-72cv |
| 1.4 (54 kW / 73 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/14-54-kw-73cv |
| 1.4 (54 kW / 73 CV) | Orion III (1990–1996) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-iii-gal/14-54-kw-73cv |
| 1.4 (55 kW / 75 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/14-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.4 Cat (54 kW / 73 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/14-cat-54-kw-73cv |
| 1.6 (58 kW / 79 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/16-58-kw-79cv |
| 1.6 (65 kW / 88 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/16-65-kw-88cv |
| 1.6 (66 kW / 90 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/16-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.6 (66 kW / 90 CV) | Orion III (1990–1996) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-iii-gal/16-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.6 D (40 kW / 54 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/16-d-40-kw-54cv |
| 1.6 i (75 kW / 102 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/16-i-75-kw-102cv |
| 1.6 i (77 kW / 105 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/16-i-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.6 i (77 kW / 105 CV) | Orion III (1990–1996) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-iii-gal/16-i-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.6 i 16V (66 kW / 90 CV) | Orion III (1990–1996) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-iii-gal/16-i-16v-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.6 i Cat (66 kW / 90 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/16-i-cat-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.8 D (44 kW / 60 CV) | Orion II (1990–1990) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff/18-d-44-kw-60cv |
| 1.8 D (44 kW / 60 CV) | Orion III (1990–1996) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-iii-gal/18-d-44-kw-60cv |
| 1.8 TD (66 kW / 90 CV) | Orion III (1990–1996) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-iii-gal/18-td-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.8 i 16V (77 kW / 105 CV) | Orion III (1990–1996) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-iii-gal/18-i-16v-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.8 i 16V (96 kW / 130 CV) | Orion III (1990–1996) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-iii-gal/18-i-16v-96-kw-130cv |

## Ford Orion generations

Batteries change from one generation to the next. When two share a year, the body style — or simply the plate — settles it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion III | 1990–1996 | berlina | 33 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-iii-gal |
| Orion II | 1990–1990 | berlina | 48 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/orion-ii-aff |

## Best-selling batteries for the Ford Orion

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 E9 Dynamic SLI 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e9-12v-70ah-640a |
| Car battery Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 12V 44Ah 440A | 12 | 44 | 440 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 57,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b18-12v-44ah-440a |
| 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 D59 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d59-12v-60ah-540a |
| 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 |
| Car battery Varta C6 Dynamic SLI 12V 52Ah 520A | 12 | 52 | 520 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 57,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c6-12v-52ah-520a |
| Car battery Varta A17 Dynamic SLI 12V 41Ah 360A | 12 | 41 | 360 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,50 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a17-12v-41ah-360a |
| Car battery Varta C11 Dynamic SLI 12V 53Ah 500A | 12 | 53 | 500 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 84,60 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c11-12v-53ah-500a |

## How to know which battery your Ford Orion 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.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

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.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Ford Orion take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 10 compatible batteries in total, from 41 to 74 Ah and 360 to 750 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 750A, Car battery Varta E43 Dynamic SLI 12V 72Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E9 Dynamic SLI 12V 70Ah 640A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Ford Orion battery cost?
Between 57.90 € and 90.20 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (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 Orion is?
By the registration year: Orion III (1990-1996); Orion II (1990-1990). 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 Ford Orion?
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 Orion: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

### What happens if I fit a standard battery to a Ford Orion 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.

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Updated: 2026-11-06 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/orion