# KIA Sorento batteries

> Looking for a battery for your KIA Sorento? Here are the 8 that fit its 4 generations (2002-2025): 60 to 95 Ah, 630 to 850 A cold cranking, from 80.05 € inc. VAT.

## KIA Sorento 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorento IV | 2020–2025 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/kia/sorento-iv-mq4-mq4a |
| Sorento III | 2015–2023 | berlina | 42 | /gb/car-batteries/kia/sorento-iii-um |
| Sorento II | 2009–2016 | berlina | 21 | /gb/car-batteries/kia/sorento-ii-xm |
| Sorento I | 2002–2011 | berlina | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/kia/sorento-i-jc |

## Best-selling batteries for the KIA Sorento

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta G7 12V 95Ah 830A | 12 | 95 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 96,28 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g7-12v-95ah-830a |
| Car battery Varta G8 12V 95Ah 830A | 12 | 95 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 94,28 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g8-12v-95ah-830a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | 12 | 95 | 850 | AGM | 169,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a5-agm-12v-95ah-850a |
| 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 E23 12V 70Ah 630A | 12 | 70 | 630 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e23-12v-70ah-630a |
| Car battery Varta E24 12V 70Ah 630A | 12 | 70 | 630 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 80,05 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e24-12v-70ah-630a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N85 12V 85Ah 800A EFB | 12 | 85 | 800 | EFB | 126,65 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n85-12v-85ah-800a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N72 12V 72Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 72 | 760 | EFB | 114,65 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n72-12v-72ah-760a |

## How to know which battery your KIA Sorento takes

Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else.

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.

One last check: the label on the fitted battery gives you the reference capacity and cold cranking. Match or improve those numbers, and make sure the case size and polarity suit your battery tray.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Sorento needs

Start-Stop on the modern Sorento 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 Sorento take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 8 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 95 Ah and 630 to 850 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta G7 12V 95Ah 830A, Car battery Varta G8 12V 95Ah 830A, Start-Stop battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a KIA Sorento battery cost?
Between 80.05 € and 169.95 €, 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 Sorento is?
By the registration year: Sorento IV (2020-2025); Sorento III (2015-2023); Sorento II (2009-2016); Sorento I (2002-2011). 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 KIA Sorento 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: 2026-08-02 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/kia/sorento