Can I install a higher capacity battery in my GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD?

Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.

What battery fits the GMC Terrain 2.0 Awd?

The GMC Terrain 2.0 Awd requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 60-70 Ah, 610-760 A (CCA), 12 V, case H5/L2, conventional flooded technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.

How many Ah does the GMC Terrain 2.0 Awd battery need?

The exact Ah rating for the GMC Terrain 2.0 Awd depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 60-70 Ah, 610-760 A (CCA), 12 V, case H5/L2, conventional flooded technology. Use our finder for a precise recommendation.

What type of battery does my car need?

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.

What is the difference between AGM, EFB and standard batteries?

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.

How do I find the right battery for my vehicle?

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.

What warranty do the batteries have?

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.

How long does it take for the battery to arrive?

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.

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GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD

Batteries for GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD 256 hp (petrol, from 2017)

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Which battery does a GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD need?

Specifications and battery: 2.0 AWD (256 hp)

GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD (256 hp, petrol, from 2017) takes a 70 Ah, 760 A AGM battery (278 × 175 × 190 mm) on cars with Start-Stop and a conventional 63 Ah, 610 A battery (242 × 175 × 190 mm) on the rest. Before choosing, check for an «A-OFF» button on the dashboard. In every case the positive terminal is on the right.

Brand: GMC
Model: Terrain
Built: 2017 - 2026
Power: 188 kW / 256 hp
Fuel: Petrol
Engine size: 1,998 cc (2 L)
Cylinders: 4
Body type: SUV
Drive: All-wheel Drive
Engine codes: LTG
Start-Stop battery: Depends on version

Battery for this engine

Version	Technology	Capacity	Cold cranking (EN)	Size (L×W×H)	Polarity
With Start-Stop	AGM	70 Ah	760 A	278 × 175 × 190 mm	+ on the right
Without Start-Stop	Conventional	63 Ah	610 A	242 × 175 × 190 mm	+ on the right

The same batteries also fit the 1.5 (173 hp) engine of this model.

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

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Battery analysis for your GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD

Quick answer Depending on the equipment, your car uses one of these two main batteries: AGM 70 Ah (278×175×190 mm), for which we recommend VARTA A7, or Lead-acid 63 Ah (242×175×190 mm): VARTA D15. Before buying, check the Ah on your current battery's label or measure its length.

Batteries in your GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD

MainDepends on equipmentSee all in the list →

Measure the length of yours: 278 or 242 mm

Our recommendation

VARTA A7

AGM70 Ah760 A

278 × 175 × 190 mm

€148.78Buy

Alternative

VARTA D15

Lead-acid63 Ah610 A

242 × 175 × 190 mm

€81.80Buy

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 GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD we found 4 compatible batteries. This list includes 3 Start-Stop batteries and 1 conventional battery (non Start-Stop).

📏 Battery size

The list contains batteries in different sizes or capacities (Ah). In many cases both variants fit, but it's worth checking your compartment dimensions and the Ah of your original battery before buying. Choose the one with the same dimensions as your current battery: a bigger one may not fit the compartment or the hold-down. If several match your size, the higher capacity gives more headroom for cold starts.

⚡ Battery type for your vehicle

Does your GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD have a Start-Stop system? It shuts the engine off at short stops (traffic lights, jams) and restarts it automatically when you release the brake/clutch. If your dashboard has an "A-OFF" button or an engine icon with a circular arrow, it has it.

How do I know if my car has Start-Stop?

What happens if I fit a conventional battery in a Start-Stop car?

🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)

📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison

⭐ Our recommendation

Our recommendation

For your GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD we recommend the VARTA A7 (AGM, 70 Ah). 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. Varta is the world's leading manufacturer of starter batteries and supplies first-equipment (OEM) batteries to the major European car makers.

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Class: Car Batteries
Brand: GMC
Model: Terrain
Engine: 2.0 AWD

Receive them tomorrow before 2 PM if you order before 6 PM (Spain mainland and Portugal only).

Before you buy: check 3 key points

Although the batteries shown are sourced from information provided by manufacturers, we recommend checking on your current battery:

Dimensions (length × width × height, including terminals and protrusions)
The dimensions shown are the maximum of the battery and include the height of the terminals, small ridges at the base and any lateral protrusions. Measure your current battery completely, from edge to edge. The new one must be the same size or slightly smaller — never larger, it would not fit in the housing.
Positive terminal (left or right viewed from the front — check the battery photo carefully)
Stand facing the battery, with the manufacturer's label facing you and the terminals on top. Locate the terminal marked with +: if it is on your right, it is "positive right"; if it is on your left, it is "positive left". Do not rely on how the battery is mounted in the car — the position is always measured looking only at the battery itself.
Technology (AGM, EFB or conventional — Start-Stop requires AGM or EFB)
Depending on the manufacturer, the same technology may be labelled differently: AGM may also appear as VRLA, AGM Start-Stop or AGM Deep Cycle. EFB may appear as EF, EFB+ or Enhanced Flooded Battery. Conventional may appear as SLI, Lead-Acid, Wet or Standard. If your vehicle has Start-Stop, the battery must be AGM or EFB — never conventional.

If you have any questions, just ask us and we'll be glad to advise you with no obligation.

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.

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Does your car have Start-Stop?

Start-Stop switches the engine off at traffic lights. If your car has it, it needs an AGM or EFB battery.

Why we recommend the VARTA A7

For €51.98 more you get +80 A cold cranking and +8 Ah capacity.

	RecommendedVARTA A7	CheapestTUDOR TK620
Cold cranking	760 A	680 A
Capacity	70 Ah	62 Ah
Technology	AGM	AGM
Why	Varta brand	—
Price	€148.78	€96.80

View VARTA A7

Comparison table of available products
Category	Make	Reference	Capacity	Cold cranking	Dimensions	Technology	Price
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	VARTA	A7	70 Ah	760 A	278×175×190 mm	AGM	€148.78	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	VARTA	A8	60 Ah	680 A	242×175×190 mm	AGM	€107.40	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	TUDOR	TK620	62 Ah	680 A	242×175×190 mm	AGM	€96.80	More info

Conventional Battery

This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system

1 product

Recommended conventional
Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A
- 12 V
- 63 Ah
- 610 A
Dimensions 242×175×190 mm
- ✓ OEM fitment
€81.80
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Comparison table of available products
Category	Make	Reference	Capacity	Cold cranking	Dimensions	Price
Conventional Battery	VARTA	D15	63 Ah	610 A	242×175×190 mm	€81.80	More info

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Chargers

Chargers for your battery

1 product

Battery charger ABSAAR Pro4.0 6/12V 4A Smart Charger
- 6 V
€50.60

Frequently asked questions

: Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
: The GMC Terrain 2.0 Awd requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 60-70 Ah, 610-760 A (CCA), 12 V, case H5/L2, conventional flooded technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
: The exact Ah rating for the GMC Terrain 2.0 Awd depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 60-70 Ah, 610-760 A (CCA), 12 V, case H5/L2, conventional flooded technology. Use our finder for a precise recommendation.
: 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.
: ⚠ Then you need a battery designed for Start-Stop (EFB or AGM). We have hidden the conventional batteries from the list: fitting them in your car would ruin the battery within months and could damage the alternator. The batteries below are built for the frequent charge/discharge cycles of Start-Stop. 💡 Great. You can buy either a conventional or a Start-Stop (EFB or AGM) battery: a Start-Stop battery is perfectly valid in a non-Start-Stop car and is actually more robust (longer life, better cold-start performance). It is just a bit pricier. On vehicles older than year 2000, an EFB is preferable to an AGM: legacy alternators charge at a fixed voltage without temperature compensation, and an AGM needs a more precise charging profile to avoid losing life quickly — an EFB tolerates the classic alternator profile better. 💡 If in doubt, play it safe: buy a Start-Stop battery (EFB or AGM). It works in Start-Stop cars and non-Start-Stop cars alike, lasts longer and avoids any risk. You only pay a few euros more than a conventional one.

Guides

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

Batteries for GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD 256 hp (petrol, from 2017)

Which battery does a GMC Terrain 2.0 AWD need?