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Opel Astra battery: what each engine takes, with prices

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Which battery does a Opel take?

Based on 275 orders from Opel owners, the best-selling batteries are battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM, Car battery Exide EA722 12V 72Ah 720A and Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A. Capacity ranges from 44 to 100 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.

Which battery each Opel takes

ModelEngineBest sellerAlternativeFrom
Astra Petrol / diesel Car battery Varta D21 12V 61Ah 600A battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM 69.40 €
Corsa Petrol / diesel Car battery Varta C30 12V 54Ah 530A battery Varta N70 12V 70Ah 760A EFB 67.40 €
Insignia Petrol / diesel battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM Car battery Exide EA722 12V 72Ah 720A 59.20 €
Vectra Petrol / diesel Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A Car battery Exide EA722 12V 72Ah 720A 59.20 €
Frontera Petrol / diesel Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A Car battery Varta F17 12V 80Ah 740A 85.40 €
Zafira Zafira Family Petrol / diesel Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A Car battery Tudor TB740 12V 74Ah 680A 61.95 €
Zafira Petrol / diesel Car battery Exide EA722 12V 72Ah 720A Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A 59.20 €
Mokka Mokka Petrol / diesel battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A 85.40 €

For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 275 real orders from Opel owners.

What Opel owners buy

Reviews from Opel owners

  • ★★★★★

    «Súper rápido, sencillo, y buenos consejos»

    Rafael G. · Opel Crossland X / Crossland · Tudor TK720 12V 72Ah 760A AGM
  • ★★★★★

    «Buena experiencia, todo fue bien. pagina web sencilla. meti la matricula en el buscador y funciono bien.»

    Luis A. · Opel Zafira A Monospace · baterias.com
  • ★★★★★

    «Instalacion sencilla, cambiar la bateria en un opel zafira es sencillisimo. En frio no lo se acabamos de salir de un pesado verano y mi coche duerme en garaje. no es para start-stop. La anterior, misma bateria duro 5 años y medio.»

    Luis A. · Opel Zafira A Monospace · Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A

For the Opel Astra (36 generations, 1991-2025) we carry 22 matching batteries, rated between 41 and 85 Ah with 360 to 800 A cold cranking. Prices open at 54.40 €, VAT included.

  • 📅 1991–2025
  • 🚗 36 generations
  • 🔋 22 compatible batteries
  • from 54.40 €

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on the engine. Opel Astra owners mostly buy Varta D21 61Ah (69.40 €), Varta A6 80Ah (149.95 €) and Varta F17 80Ah (97.80 €) 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.
Between 54.40 € and 149.95 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.
By the registration year: Astra L (2021-2025); Astra K (2015-2022); Astra K Sports Tourer (2015-2022); Astra K Hatchback Van (2015-2025); Astra J Saloon (2012-2025); Astra J Gtc (2011-2018). 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.
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.
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.

Which battery does a Opel Astra take?

It depends on the engine. Opel Astra owners mostly buy Varta D21 61Ah (69.40 €), Varta A6 80Ah (149.95 €) and Varta F17 80Ah (97.80 €) 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.

Source: 95 orders from customers with a Opel Astra (our own data). · Updated

Recommended battery for each Opel Astra engine

EngineGenerationRecommended batteryPrice
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 125 CV Astra J (2009–2016) Varta F17 80Ah €97.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTi 101 CV Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 100 CV Astra H (2004–2014) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 2.0 CDTI 165 CV Astra J (2009–2016) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 110 CV Astra J (2009–2016) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 Turbo 180 CV Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.9 CDTI 120 CV Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) Varta E38 74Ah €90.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 110 CV Astra H (2004–2014) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.9 CDTI 150 CV Astra H (2004–2014) Varta E38 74Ah €90.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.9 CDTI 120 CV Astra H (2004–2014) Varta E38 74Ah €90.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 2.0 CDTI 165 CV Astra J Gtc (2011–2018) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 110 CV Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 131 CV Astra J (2009–2016) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 105 CV Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 125 CV Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.9 CDTi 150 CV Astra H Twintop (2005–2010) Varta E38 74Ah €90.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 105 CV Astra H (2004–2014) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 125 CV Astra H Estate (2004–2013) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 2.0 DTI 16V 101 CV Astra G Hatchback (1998–2009) Varta E38 74Ah €90.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.0 Turbo 105 CV Astra K (2015–2022) Varta A6 80Ah €149.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.4 Turbo 125 CV Astra K (2015–2022) Varta D24 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.5 CRDI 105 CV Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo 150 CV Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 CDTi 136 CV Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 CDTi 95 CV Astra K (2015–2022) Varta D24 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 CDTi 110 CV Astra K (2015–2022) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.4 Turbo 140 CV Astra J Gtc (2011–2018) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.3 CDTI 95 CV Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) Varta A6 80Ah €149.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.4 LPG 140 CV Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 CDTi 136 CV Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 125 CV Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) Varta F17 80Ah €97.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 131 CV Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 2.0 CDTI 165 CV Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.3 CDTI 95 CV Astra J (2009–2016) Varta N60 60Ah €91.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 115 CV Astra J (2009–2016) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 125 CV Astra H Classic Hatchback (2009–2025) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.8 140 CV Astra H Twintop (2005–2010) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.9 CDTi 16V 120 CV Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) Varta E38 74Ah €90.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.3 CDTI 90 CV Astra H (2004–2014) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.4 90 CV Astra H (2004–2014) Varta B18 44Ah €57.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 101 CV Astra H Estate (2004–2013) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 CDTI 125 CV Astra H (2004–2014) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.9 CDTI 150 CV Astra H Estate (2004–2013) Varta E38 74Ah €90.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.9 CDTI 16V 120 CV Astra H (2004–2014) Varta E38 74Ah €90.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.4 16V 90 CV Astra G Estate (1998–2005) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.4 i 60 CV Astra F Classic Estate (1998–2005) Varta B18 44Ah €57.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.4 i 60 CV Astra F Classic Hatchback (1998–2002) Varta B18 44Ah €57.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 84 CV Astra G Hatchback (1998–2009) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 84 CV Astra G Estate Van (1998–2005) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 16V 101 CV Astra G Saloon (1998–2009) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 DTI 16V 75 CV Astra G Estate Van (1998–2005) Varta D59 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.7 TD 68 CV Astra G Hatchback (1998–2009) Varta E38 74Ah €90.20 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.4 i 60 CV Astra F Saloon (1991–2001) Varta B18 44Ah €57.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.6 75 CV Astra F Saloon (1991–2001) Varta B18 44Ah €57.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.2 131 CV Astra L (2021–2025) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.0 Turbo 90 CV Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.0 Turbo 105 CV Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.0 Turbo 90 CV Astra K (2015–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.2 Turbo 145 CV Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryOpel Astra 1.2 Turbo 110 CV Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →

Best-selling batteries for the Opel Astra · Updated 29/10/2026

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How to know which battery your Opel Astra 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.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

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 Astra needs

The later Astra 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.

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