# KIA Carens battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> The KIA Carens has run through 4 generations between 1998 and 2025, and we cover every one of them with 9 compatible batteries: 60 to 95 Ah, 540 to 830 A of cold cranking, from 64.80 € with VAT.

## Which battery does a KIA Carens take?

It depends on the engine. KIA Carens owners mostly buy Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah (122.95 €), Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah (69.95 €) and Varta G7 Dynamic SLI 95Ah (96.90 €) 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 KIA Carens engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 CRDi (85 kW / 116 CV) | Carens IV (2013–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iv/17-crdi-85-kw-116cv |
| 1.6 GDi (99 kW / 135 CV) | Carens IV (2013–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iv/16-gdi-99-kw-135cv |
| 1.7 CRDi (100 kW / 136 CV) | Carens IV (2013–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iv/17-crdi-100-kw-136cv |
| 1.7 CRDi (99 kW / 135 CV) | Carens IV (2013–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iv/17-crdi-99-kw-135cv |
| 2.0 CRDi 140 (103 kW / 140 CV) | Carens III Mpv (2006–2013) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un/20-crdi-140-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.0 GDi (122 kW / 166 CV) | Carens IV (2013–2025) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iv/20-gdi-122-kw-166cv |
| 1.7 CRDi (104 kW / 141 CV) | Carens IV (2013–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iv/17-crdi-104-kw-141cv |
| 2.0 GDi (130 kW / 177 CV) | Carens IV (2013–2025) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iv/20-gdi-130-kw-177cv |
| 2.0 MPI (112 kW / 152 CV) | Carens IV (2013–2025) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iv/20-mpi-112-kw-152cv |
| 1.6 CRDi 110 (85 kW / 116 CV) | Carens III Mpv (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un/16-crdi-110-85-kw-116cv |
| 1.6 CRDi 128 (94 kW / 128 CV) | Carens III Mpv (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un/16-crdi-128-94-kw-128cv |
| 1.6 CVVT (93 kW / 126 CV) | Carens III Mpv (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un/16-cvvt-93-kw-126cv |
| 1.6 CVVT (97 kW / 132 CV) | Carens III Mpv (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un/16-cvvt-97-kw-132cv |
| 2.0 CRDi 115 (85 kW / 115 CV) | Carens III Mpv (2006–2013) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un/20-crdi-115-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.0 CRDi 135 (100 kW / 136 CV) | Carens III Mpv (2006–2013) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un/20-crdi-135-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 CVVT (106 kW / 144 CV) | Carens III Mpv (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un/20-cvvt-106-kw-144cv |
| 2.0 CVVT (111 kW / 151 CV) | Carens III Mpv (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un/20-cvvt-111-kw-151cv |
| 2.0 LPI (100 kW / 136 CV) | Carens III Mpv (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un/20-lpi-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 LPI (104 kW / 141 CV) | Carens III Mpv (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un/20-lpi-104-kw-141cv |
| 1.8 (93 kW / 126 CV) | Carens II Mpv (2002–2013) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-ii-mpv-fj/18-93-kw-126cv |
| 1.6 (77 kW / 105 CV) | Carens I Mpv (1998–2007) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-i-mpv-fc-fj/16-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.8 i (81 kW / 110 CV) | Carens I Mpv (1998–2007) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-i-mpv-fc-fj/18-i-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.8 i (93 kW / 126 CV) | Carens I Mpv (1998–2007) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-i-mpv-fc-fj/18-i-93-kw-126cv |
| 1.8 i 16V (81 kW / 110 CV) | Carens I Mpv (1998–2007) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-i-mpv-fc-fj/18-i-16v-81-kw-110cv |
| 2.0 CRDi (103 kW / 140 CV) | Carens I Mpv (1998–2007) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-i-mpv-fc-fj/20-crdi-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.0 CRDi (83 kW / 113 CV) | Carens I Mpv (1998–2007) | Varta G7 Dynamic SLI 95Ah | 96,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-i-mpv-fc-fj/20-crdi-83-kw-113cv |
| 2.0 CVVT (102 kW / 139 CV) | Carens I Mpv (1998–2007) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-i-mpv-fc-fj/20-cvvt-102-kw-139cv |
| 2.0 GSX (100 kW / 136 CV) | Carens I Mpv (1998–2007) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-i-mpv-fc-fj/20-gsx-100-kw-136cv |

## KIA Carens generations

Not every generation uses the same battery. If your year fits more than one, tell them apart by body style or let the plate resolve it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carens IV | 2013–2025 | berlina | 21 | /gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iv |
| Carens III Mpv | 2006–2013 | berlina | 20 | /gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-iii-mpv-un |
| Carens II Mpv | 2002–2013 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-ii-mpv-fj |
| Carens I Mpv | 1998–2007 | berlina | 15 | /gb/car-batteries/kia/carens-i-mpv-fc-fj |

## Best-selling batteries for the KIA Carens

| 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 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 G7 Dynamic SLI 12V 95Ah 830A | 12 | 95 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 96,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g7-12v-95ah-830a |
| 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 D15 Dynamic SLI 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| 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 E23 Dynamic SLI 12V 70Ah 630A | 12 | 70 | 630 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e23-12v-70ah-630a |
| Car battery Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 69,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d47-12v-60ah-540a |

## How to know which battery your KIA Carens 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.

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.

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 Carens needs

Start-Stop on the modern Carens 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 KIA Carens take?
It depends on the engine. KIA Carens owners mostly buy Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah (122.95 €), Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah (69.95 €) and Varta G7 Dynamic SLI 95Ah (96.90 €) 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 KIA Carens battery cost?
Between 64.80 € 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 Carens is?
By the registration year: Carens IV (2013-2025); Carens III Mpv (2006-2013); Carens II Mpv (2002-2013); Carens I Mpv (1998-2007). 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 KIA Carens 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.

### How do I know the battery in my KIA Carens is worn out?
Typical signs: sluggish cranking in the cold, headlights dimming on start-up, a battery warning on the dash or electronics resetting. A workshop can check resting voltage (below 12.4 V means discharged) and cranking capacity in a minute.

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Updated: 2026-11-12 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/carens