# HONDA City batteries

> Looking for a battery for your HONDA City? Here are the 6 that fit its 6 generations (1997-2025): 45 to 60 Ah, 330 to 680 A cold cranking, from 45.30 € inc. VAT.

## HONDA City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City VI Saloon | 2013–2025 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/honda/city-vi-saloon-gm4-gm5-gm6-gm9-gm7 |
| City V Saloon | 2008–2025 | berlina | 3 | /gb/car-batteries/honda/city-v-saloon-gm2-gm3 |
| City IV Saloon I | 2002–2009 | berlina | 4 | /gb/car-batteries/honda/city-iv-saloon-ge4 |
| City IV Saloon II | 2002–2008 | berlina | 5 | /gb/car-batteries/honda/city-iv-saloon-gd |
| City Saloon | 1999–2003 | berlina | 1 | /gb/car-batteries/honda/city-saloon |
| City III Saloon | 1997–1999 | berlina | 1 | /gb/car-batteries/honda/city-iii-saloon-3a_-sx8 |

## Best-selling batteries for the HONDA City

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop battery Varta N60 12V 60Ah 640A EFB | 12 | 60 | 640 | EFB | 90,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n60-12v-60ah-640a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 106,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta B32 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 47,30 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b32-12v-45ah-330a |
| Car battery Varta B34 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 45,30 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b34-12v-45ah-330a |
| Car battery Varta B33 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 49,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b33-12v-45ah-330a |
| Car battery Varta B31 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 46,99 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b31-12v-45ah-330a |

## How to know which battery your HONDA City 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 City needs

The later City generations run Start-Stop, which puts the battery through hundreds of micro-cycles a day. These cars require EFB (basic Start-Stop) or AGM (Start-Stop with regenerative braking): fitting a conventional battery instead cuts service life to a few months and the ECU may disable the function. Rule of thumb: never downgrade from the technology fitted at the factory.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a HONDA City take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 6 compatible batteries in total, from 45 to 60 Ah and 330 to 680 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Start-Stop battery Varta N60 12V 60Ah 640A EFB, Start-Stop battery Varta A8 12V 60Ah 680A AGM, Car battery Varta B32 12V 45Ah 330A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a HONDA City battery cost?
Between 45.30 € and 106.70 €, 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 City is?
By the registration year: City VI Saloon (2013-2025); City V Saloon (2008-2025); City IV Saloon I (2002-2009); City IV Saloon II (2002-2008); City Saloon (1999-2003); City III Saloon (1997-1999). 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 battery with more amps?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.

### How long does a HONDA City battery last?
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

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Updated: 2026-08-07 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/honda/city