# Opel Astra battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> 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.

## 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.

## Recommended battery for each Opel Astra engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 CDTI (68) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Astra J (2009–2016) | Varta F17 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-p10/17-cdti-68-92-kw-125cv |
| 1.7 CDTi (L08) (74 kW / 101 CV) | Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-gtc-a04/17-cdti-l08-74-kw-101cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (L48) (74 kW / 100 CV) | Astra H (2004–2014) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-a04/17-cdti-l48-74-kw-100cv |
| 2.0 CDTI (68) (121 kW / 165 CV) | Astra J (2009–2016) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-p10/20-cdti-68-121-kw-165cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (68) (81 kW / 110 CV) | Astra J (2009–2016) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-p10/17-cdti-68-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.6 Turbo (L08) (132 kW / 180 CV) | Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-gtc-a04/16-turbo-l08-132-kw-180cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (L08) (88 kW / 120 CV) | Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-gtc-a04/19-cdti-l08-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (L48) (81 kW / 110 CV) | Astra H (2004–2014) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-a04/17-cdti-l48-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (L48) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Astra H (2004–2014) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-a04/19-cdti-l48-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (L48) (88 kW / 120 CV) | Astra H (2004–2014) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-a04/19-cdti-l48-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.0 CDTI (08) (121 kW / 165 CV) | Astra J Gtc (2011–2018) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-gtc/20-cdti-08-121-kw-165cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (35) (81 kW / 110 CV) | Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-sports-tourer-p10/17-cdti-35-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (68) (96 kW / 131 CV) | Astra J (2009–2016) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-p10/17-cdti-68-96-kw-131cv |
| 1.6 (L08) (77 kW / 105 CV) | Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-gtc-a04/16-l08-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (L08) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-gtc-a04/17-cdti-l08-92-kw-125cv |
| 1.9 CDTi (L67) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Astra H Twintop (2005–2010) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-twintop-a04/19-cdti-l67-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.6 (L48) (77 kW / 105 CV) | Astra H (2004–2014) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-a04/16-l48-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (L35) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Astra H Estate (2004–2013) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-estate-a04/17-cdti-l35-92-kw-125cv |
| 2.0 DTI 16V (F08, F48) (74 kW / 101 CV) | Astra G Hatchback (1998–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-hatchback-t98/20-dti-16v-f08-f48-74-kw-101cv |
| 1.0 Turbo (68) (77 kW / 105 CV) | Astra K (2015–2022) | Varta A6 80Ah | 149,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-b16/10-turbo-68-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.4 Turbo (68) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Astra K (2015–2022) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-b16/14-turbo-68-92-kw-125cv |
| 1.5 CRDI (35) (77 kW / 105 CV) | Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-sports-tourer-b16/15-crdi-35-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.6 BiTurbo (110 kW / 150 CV) | Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-sports-tourer-b16/16-biturbo-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.6 CDTi (35) (100 kW / 136 CV) | Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-sports-tourer-b16/16-cdti-35-100-kw-136cv |
| 1.6 CDTi (68) (70 kW / 95 CV) | Astra K (2015–2022) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-b16/16-cdti-68-70-kw-95cv |
| 1.6 CDTi (68) (81 kW / 110 CV) | Astra K (2015–2022) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-b16/16-cdti-68-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.4 Turbo (08) (103 kW / 140 CV) | Astra J Gtc (2011–2018) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-gtc/14-turbo-08-103-kw-140cv |
| 1.3 CDTI (35) (70 kW / 95 CV) | Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) | Varta A6 80Ah | 149,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-sports-tourer-p10/13-cdti-35-70-kw-95cv |
| 1.4 LPG (35) (103 kW / 140 CV) | Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-sports-tourer-p10/14-lpg-35-103-kw-140cv |
| 1.6 CDTi (35) (100 kW / 136 CV) | Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-sports-tourer-p10/16-cdti-35-100-kw-136cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (35) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) | Varta F17 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-sports-tourer-p10/17-cdti-35-92-kw-125cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (35) (96 kW / 131 CV) | Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-sports-tourer-p10/17-cdti-35-96-kw-131cv |
| 2.0 CDTI (35) (121 kW / 165 CV) | Astra J Sports Tourer (2010–2015) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-sports-tourer-p10/20-cdti-35-121-kw-165cv |
| 1.3 CDTI (68) (70 kW / 95 CV) | Astra J (2009–2016) | Varta N60 60Ah | 91,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-p10/13-cdti-68-70-kw-95cv |
| 1.6 (68) (85 kW / 115 CV) | Astra J (2009–2016) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-p10/16-68-85-kw-115cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (L48) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Astra H Classic Hatchback (2009–2025) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-classic-hatchback-a04/17-cdti-l48-92-kw-125cv |
| 1.8 (L67) (103 kW / 140 CV) | Astra H Twintop (2005–2010) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-twintop-a04/18-l67-103-kw-140cv |
| 1.9 CDTi 16V (L08) (88 kW / 120 CV) | Astra H Gtc (2005–2010) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-gtc-a04/19-cdti-16v-l08-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.3 CDTI (L48) (66 kW / 90 CV) | Astra H (2004–2014) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-a04/13-cdti-l48-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.4 (L48) (66 kW / 90 CV) | Astra H (2004–2014) | Varta B18 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-a04/14-l48-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (L35) (74 kW / 101 CV) | Astra H Estate (2004–2013) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-estate-a04/17-cdti-l35-74-kw-101cv |
| 1.7 CDTI (L48) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Astra H (2004–2014) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-a04/17-cdti-l48-92-kw-125cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (L35) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Astra H Estate (2004–2013) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-estate-a04/19-cdti-l35-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.9 CDTI 16V (L48) (88 kW / 120 CV) | Astra H (2004–2014) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-a04/19-cdti-16v-l48-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.4 16V (F35) (66 kW / 90 CV) | Astra G Estate (1998–2005) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-estate-t98/14-16v-f35-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.4 i (F35, M35) (44 kW / 60 CV) | Astra F Classic Estate (1998–2005) | Varta B18 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-classic-estate-t92/14-i-f35-m35-44-kw-60cv |
| 1.4 i (M08, M68, F08, F68) (44 kW / 60 CV) | Astra F Classic Hatchback (1998–2002) | Varta B18 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-classic-hatchback-t92/14-i-m08-m68-f08-f68-44-kw-60cv |
| 1.6 (F08, F48) (62 kW / 84 CV) | Astra G Hatchback (1998–2009) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-hatchback-t98/16-f08-f48-62-kw-84cv |
| 1.6 (F70) (62 kW / 84 CV) | Astra G Estate Van (1998–2005) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-estate-van-f70/16-f70-62-kw-84cv |
| 1.6 16V (F69) (74 kW / 101 CV) | Astra G Saloon (1998–2009) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-saloon-t98/16-16v-f69-74-kw-101cv |
| 1.7 DTI 16V (F70) (55 kW / 75 CV) | Astra G Estate Van (1998–2005) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-estate-van-f70/17-dti-16v-f70-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.7 TD (F08, F48) (50 kW / 68 CV) | Astra G Hatchback (1998–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-hatchback-t98/17-td-f08-f48-50-kw-68cv |
| 1.4 i (F19, M19) (44 kW / 60 CV) | Astra F Saloon (1991–2001) | Varta B18 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-saloon-t92/14-i-f19-m19-44-kw-60cv |
| 1.6 (F19, M19) (55 kW / 75 CV) | Astra F Saloon (1991–2001) | Varta B18 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-saloon-t92/16-f19-m19-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.2 (FPHNSL, FPHNSR) (96 kW / 131 CV) | Astra L (2021–2025) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-l-ov5/12-fphnsl-fphnsr-96-kw-131cv |
| 1.0 Turbo (35) (66 kW / 90 CV) | Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-sports-tourer-b16/10-turbo-35-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.0 Turbo (35) (77 kW / 105 CV) | Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-sports-tourer-b16/10-turbo-35-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.0 Turbo (68) (66 kW / 90 CV) | Astra K (2015–2022) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-b16/10-turbo-68-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.2 Turbo (35) (107 kW / 145 CV) | Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-sports-tourer-b16/12-turbo-35-107-kw-145cv |
| 1.2 Turbo (35) (81 kW / 110 CV) | Astra K Sports Tourer (2015–2022) | Varta A7 70Ah | 134,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-sports-tourer-b16/12-turbo-35-81-kw-110cv |

## Opel Astra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astra L | 2021–2025 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-l-ov5 |
| Astra K | 2015–2022 | berlina | 42 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-b16 |
| Astra K Sports Tourer | 2015–2022 | berlina | 44 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-sports-tourer-b16 |
| Astra K Hatchback Van | 2015–2025 | van | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-k-hatchback-van |
| Astra J Saloon | 2012–2025 | berlina | 40 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-saloon |
| Astra J Gtc | 2011–2018 | berlina | 44 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-gtc |
| Astra J Sports Tourer | 2010–2015 | berlina | 63 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-sports-tourer-p10 |
| Astra J | 2009–2016 | berlina | 60 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-p10 |
| Astra H Classic Hatchback | 2009–2025 | hatchback | 12 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-classic-hatchback-a04 |
| Astra J Estate Van | 2009–2015 | familiar | 12 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-estate-van-p10 |
| Astra J Hatchback Van | 2009–2015 | van | 8 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-j-hatchback-van-p10 |
| Astra H Classic Saloon | 2007–2025 | berlina | 8 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-classic-saloon-a04 |
| Astra H Saloon | 2007–2014 | berlina | 16 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-saloon-a04 |
| Astra H Classic Estate | 2006–2025 | familiar | 10 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-classic-estate-a04 |
| Astra H Gtc | 2005–2010 | berlina | 41 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-gtc-a04 |
| Astra H Twintop | 2005–2010 | berlina | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-twintop-a04 |
| Astra H | 2004–2014 | berlina | 42 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-a04 |
| Astra H Estate | 2004–2013 | familiar | 41 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-estate-a04 |
| Astra H Estate Van | 2004–2014 | familiar | 24 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-h-estate-van-l70 |
| Astra G Classic | 2004–2009 | berlina | 8 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-classic-t98 |
| Astra G Classic Caravan | 2004–2009 | berlina | 10 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-classic-caravan-f35 |
| Astra G Classic Saloon | 2004–2009 | berlina | 4 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-classic-saloon-t98 |
| Astra G Convertible | 2001–2005 | berlina | 14 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-convertible-t98 |
| Astra G Coupe | 2000–2006 | coupe | 20 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-coupe-t98 |
| Astra G Hatchback | 1998–2009 | hatchback | 54 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-hatchback-t98 |
| Astra G Saloon | 1998–2009 | berlina | 43 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-saloon-t98 |
| Astra G Estate | 1998–2005 | familiar | 49 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-estate-t98 |
| Astra G Estate Van | 1998–2005 | familiar | 22 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-g-estate-van-f70 |
| Astra F Classic Estate | 1998–2005 | familiar | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-classic-estate-t92 |
| Astra F Classic Saloon | 1998–2002 | berlina | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-classic-saloon-t92 |
| Astra F Classic Hatchback | 1998–2002 | hatchback | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-classic-hatchback-t92 |
| Astra F Convertible | 1993–2001 | berlina | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-convertible-t92 |
| Astra F Saloon | 1991–2001 | berlina | 65 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-saloon-t92 |
| Astra F Estate | 1991–2001 | familiar | 68 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-estate-t92 |
| Astra F Hatchback | 1991–2000 | hatchback | 68 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-hatchback-t92 |
| Astra F Estate Van | 1991–1999 | familiar | 31 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/astra-f-estate-van-t92 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Opel Astra

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 74,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 134,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 149,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta F17 12V 80Ah 740A | 12 | 80 | 740 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f17-12v-80ah-740a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N70 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 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A | 12 | 74 | 750 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e38-12v-74ah-750a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N60 12V 60Ah 640A EFB | 12 | 60 | 640 | EFB | 91,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n60-12v-60ah-640a |
| Car battery Varta E43 12V 72Ah 680A | 12 | 72 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e43-12v-72ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E9 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e9-12v-70ah-640a |
| Car battery Varta B18 12V 44Ah 440A | 12 | 44 | 440 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 57,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b18-12v-44ah-440a |

## 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.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### How much does a Opel Astra battery cost?
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.

### How do I know which generation my Astra is?
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.

### 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 Opel Astra 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: 2026-10-29 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/astra