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

> We stock 5 batteries that fit the Opel Frontera across its 3 generations (1992-2004), from 60 to 77 Ah, with cold cranking between 540 and 780 A and prices starting at 64.80 € including VAT.

## Which battery does a Opel Frontera take?

It depends on the engine. Opel Frontera owners mostly buy Varta E44 77Ah (85.40 €), Varta F17 80Ah (97.80 €) and Varta H3 100Ah (109.90 €) 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 Opel Frontera engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 DTI (6B_ZC, 6B_VF, 6B_66, 6B_76) (85 kW / 116 CV) | Frontera B (1998–2004) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-b-u99/22-dti-6b_zc-6b_vf-6b_66-6b_76-85-kw-116cv |
| 2.2 DTI (6B_66, 6B_76) (88 kW / 120 CV) | Frontera B (1998–2004) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-b-u99/22-dti-6b_66-6b_76-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.0 i (52SUD2, 55SUD2) (85 kW / 115 CV) | Frontera A Sport (1992–1998) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-a-sport-u92/20-i-52sud2-55sud2-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.5 TDS (85 kW / 115 CV) | Frontera A (1992–1998) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-a-u92/25-tds-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.0 i (85 kW / 115 CV) | Frontera A (1992–1998) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-a-u92/20-i-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.3 TD (5JMWL4) (74 kW / 100 CV) | Frontera A (1992–1998) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-a-u92/23-td-5jmwl4-74-kw-100cv |
| 2.5 TDS (85 kW / 115 CV) | Frontera A Sport (1992–1998) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-a-sport-u92/25-tds-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.2 i (6B_ZC, 6B_VF, 6B_66, 6B_76) (100 kW / 136 CV) | Frontera B (1998–2004) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-b-u99/22-i-6b_zc-6b_vf-6b_66-6b_76-100-kw-136cv |
| 3.2 i (6B1VF, 6B1_6) (151 kW / 205 CV) | Frontera B (1998–2004) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-b-u99/32-i-6b1vf-6b1_6-151-kw-205cv |
| 2.2 i (54MWL4) (100 kW / 136 CV) | Frontera A (1992–1998) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-a-u92/22-i-54mwl4-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.4 i (53MWL4) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Frontera A (1992–1998) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-a-u92/24-i-53mwl4-92-kw-125cv |
| 2.8 TD (5BMWL4, 5BSUD2) (83 kW / 113 CV) | Frontera A (1992–1998) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-a-u92/28-td-5bmwl4-5bsud2-83-kw-113cv |
| 2.8 TD (5BSUD2) (83 kW / 113 CV) | Frontera A Sport (1992–1998) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-a-sport-u92/28-td-5bsud2-83-kw-113cv |

## Opel Frontera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontera B | 1998–2004 | berlina | 8 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-b-u99 |
| Frontera A | 1992–1998 | berlina | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-a-u92 |
| Frontera A Sport | 1992–1998 | berlina | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera-a-sport-u92 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Opel Frontera

| 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 |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Car battery Varta D59 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d59-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D21 12V 61Ah 600A | 12 | 61 | 600 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 69,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d21-12v-61ah-600a |
| Car battery Varta E13 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e13-12v-70ah-640a |

## How to know which battery your Opel Frontera takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

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.

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.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Opel Frontera take?
It depends on the engine. Opel Frontera owners mostly buy Varta E44 77Ah (85.40 €), Varta F17 80Ah (97.80 €) and Varta H3 100Ah (109.90 €) 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 Opel Frontera battery cost?
Between 64.80 € and 85.40 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid). 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 Frontera is?
By the registration year: Frontera B (1998-2004); Frontera A (1992-1998); Frontera A Sport (1992-1998). 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 Frontera 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: 2026-10-31 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/frontera