Does the Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti need an AGM or EFB battery?

If your Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti has start-stop, regenerative braking or many electrical accessories, you will need an AGM or EFB battery. Check your vehicle's technical specifications.

What type of battery does my car need?

You need the make, model and engine. If your car has Start-Stop (the engine switches off at traffic lights), it needs an EFB or an AGM battery, depending on what it came with: if it has an AGM, fit another AGM; if it has an EFB, another EFB or an AGM. On cars with battery management (BMW, Mercedes, VAG group…), moving from EFB to AGM requires coding the new battery. Without Start-Stop, a conventional battery is fine, or an EFB or AGM if you want a longer life.

What is the difference between AGM, EFB and standard batteries?

A conventional (lead-acid) battery is for cars without Start-Stop. An EFB is a reinforced conventional battery for basic Start-Stop. An AGM offers the highest performance and is fitted as standard on cars with advanced Start-Stop, regenerative braking or high electrical demand. Replacement rule: an AGM only with another AGM; an EFB with another EFB or an AGM; a conventional battery with any of the three. Never move down in technology.

How do I find the right battery for my vehicle?

Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.

What warranty do the batteries have?

All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.

How long does it take for the battery to arrive?

Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.

Which battery does my Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti need: Start-Stop or conventional?

It depends on the version. If your Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti has Start-Stop (the engine switches off by itself at traffic lights) it needs an EFB or AGM battery; if not, a conventional one. To check, look for an "A" or "A-OFF" button near the gear lever, or read the label on your current battery: if it says EFB, AGM or Start-Stop, choose that technology.

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Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti

Batteries for Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti 110 hp (diesel, 2008-2017)

Opel · Insignia A

Which battery does a Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti need?

Specifications and battery: 2.0 Cdti (110 hp)

Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti (110 hp, diesel, 2008-2017) takes a 80 Ah, 800 A AGM battery (315 × 175 × 190 mm) on cars with Start-Stop and a conventional 80 Ah, 740 A battery (315 × 175 × 175 mm) on the rest. Before choosing, check for an «A-OFF» button on the dashboard. In every case the positive terminal is on the right.

Brand: Opel
Model: Insignia A (G09)
Built: 07/2008 - 03/2017
Power: 81 kW / 110 hp
Fuel: Diesel
Engine size: 1,956 cc (2 L)
Cylinders: 4
Body type: Hatchback
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Engine codes: A 20 DTC, A 20 DTL
Start-Stop battery: Depends on version

Battery for this engine

Version	Technology	Capacity	Cold cranking (EN)	Size (L×W×H)	Polarity
With Start-Stop	AGM	80 Ah	800 A	315 × 175 × 190 mm	+ on the right
Without Start-Stop	Conventional	80 Ah	740 A	315 × 175 × 175 mm	+ on the right

The same batteries also fit the 2.0 Biturbo CDTI (195 hp), 2.0 CDTI (131 hp) and 2.0 CDTI 4x4 (160 hp) engines of this model.

Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.

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Battery analysis for your Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti

Quick answer Depending on the equipment, your car uses one of these two main batteries: AGM 80 Ah (315×175×190 mm), for which we recommend VARTA A6, or ordinary lead-acid 80 Ah (315×175×175 mm): VARTA F17. Before buying, check the Ah on your current battery's label or measure its length.

Batteries in your Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti

MainDepends on equipmentSee all in the list →

Measure the height of yours: 190 or 175 mm

With Start-Stop

VARTA A6

AGM80 Ah800 A

315 × 175 × 190 mm

€147.30Buy

Without Start-Stop

VARTA F17

ordinary lead-acid80 Ah740 A

315 × 175 × 175 mm

€97.80Buy

Prices and availability updated on 23/10/2026

Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.

📋 What we found

For your Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti we found 9 compatible batteries. This list includes 6 Start-Stop batteries and 3 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop).

📏 Battery size

The list contains batteries in different sizes or capacities (Ah). In many cases both variants fit, but it's worth checking your compartment dimensions and the Ah of your original battery before buying. Choose the one with the same dimensions as your current battery: a bigger one may not fit the compartment or the hold-down. If several match your size, the higher capacity gives more headroom for cold starts.

⚡ Battery type for your vehicle

Does your Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti have a Start-Stop system? It shuts the engine off at short stops (traffic lights, jams) and restarts it automatically when you release the brake/clutch. If your dashboard has an "A-OFF" button or an engine icon with a circular arrow, it has it.

How do I know if my car has Start-Stop?

What happens if I fit a conventional battery in a Start-Stop car?

🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)

📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison

⭐ Our recommendation

Our recommendation

For your Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti we recommend the VARTA A6 (AGM, 80 Ah). Varta is the world's leading manufacturer of starter batteries and supplies first-equipment (OEM) batteries to the major European car makers.

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Class: Car Batteries
Brand: Opel
Model: Insignia A
Engine: 2.0 Cdti

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Before you buy: check 3 key points

Although the batteries shown are sourced from information provided by manufacturers, we recommend checking on your current battery:

Dimensions (length × width × height, including terminals and protrusions)
The dimensions shown are the maximum of the battery and include the height of the terminals, small ridges at the base and any lateral protrusions. Measure your current battery completely, from edge to edge. The new one must be the same size or slightly smaller — never larger, it would not fit in the housing.
Positive terminal (left or right viewed from the front — check the battery photo carefully)
Stand facing the battery, with the manufacturer's label facing you and the terminals on top. Locate the terminal marked with +: if it is on your right, it is "positive right"; if it is on your left, it is "positive left". Do not rely on how the battery is mounted in the car — the position is always measured looking only at the battery itself.
Technology (AGM, EFB or conventional — the same as your current battery or higher)
Depending on the manufacturer, the same technology may be labelled differently: AGM may also appear as VRLA, AGM Start-Stop or AGM Deep Cycle. EFB may appear as EF, EFB+ or Enhanced Flooded Battery. Conventional may appear as SLI, Lead-Acid, Wet or Standard. If your vehicle has Start-Stop, the battery must be AGM or EFB — never conventional.

If you have any questions, just ask us and we'll be glad to advise you with no obligation.

Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries

AGM or EFB battery for start-stop vehicles and for cars with high energy demand (many electrical consumers, frequent starts). More charge cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.

6 products

Does your car have Start-Stop?

Start-Stop switches the engine off at traffic lights. If your car has it, it needs an AGM or EFB battery.

Compare the technologies available for your car

A higher technology withstands more charge and discharge cycles, according to manufacturers. If your car has Start-Stop, it needs EFB or AGM.

Conventional (lead-acid) For normal use in cars without Start-Stop. from €97.80 View VARTA F18
AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €119.20 +€21.40 View EXIDE EK820

Comparison table of available products
Category	Make	Reference	Capacity	Cold cranking	Dimensions	Technology	Price
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	VARTA	A6	80 Ah	800 A	315×175×190 mm	AGM	€147.30	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	TUDOR	TK820	82 Ah	800 A	315×175×190 mm	AGM	€121.30	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	EXIDE	EK820	82 Ah	800 A	315×175×190 mm	AGM	€119.20	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	VARTA	E46	75 Ah	730 A	315×175×175 mm	EFB	€119.70	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	VARTA	N80	80 Ah	800 A	315×175×190 mm	EFB	€126.30	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	EXIDE	EL752	75 Ah	730 A	315×175×175 mm	EFB	€124.70	More info

Conventional Battery

This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system

3 products

Recommended conventional
Car battery Varta F18 12V 85Ah 800A
- 12 V
- 85 Ah
- 800 A
Dimensions 315×175×175 mm
- ✓ Varta brand
€97.80
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Car battery Varta F17 12V 80Ah 740A
- 12 V
- 80 Ah
- 740 A
Dimensions 315×175×175 mm

€97.80
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Car battery Varta F5 12V 88Ah 740A
- 12 V
- 88 Ah
- 740 A
Dimensions 353×175×175 mm

€138.60
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Comparison table of available products
Category	Make	Reference	Capacity	Cold cranking	Dimensions	Technology	Price
Conventional Battery	VARTA	F18	85 Ah	800 A	315×175×175 mm	Conventional	€97.80	More info
Conventional Battery	VARTA	F17	80 Ah	740 A	315×175×175 mm	Conventional	€97.80	More info
Conventional Battery	VARTA	F5	88 Ah	740 A	353×175×175 mm	Conventional	€138.60	More info

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Chargers

Chargers for your battery

1 product

Battery charger ABSAAR Pro4.0 6/12V 4A Smart Charger
- 6 V
€50.60

Frequently asked questions

: Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti (110 hp, diesel, 2008-2017) takes a 80 Ah, 800 A AGM battery (315 × 175 × 190 mm) on cars with Start-Stop and a conventional 80 Ah, 740 A battery (315 × 175 × 175 mm) on the rest. Before choosing, check for an «A-OFF» button on the dashboard. In every case the positive terminal is on the right. Compatible batteries offer 75-88 Ah, 730-800 A (CCA), 12 V, case T7/LB4, conventional flooded and Start-Stop (EFB/AGM) technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
: If your Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti has start-stop, regenerative braking or many electrical accessories, you will need an AGM or EFB battery. Check your vehicle's technical specifications.
: You need the make, model and engine. If your car has Start-Stop (the engine switches off at traffic lights), it needs an EFB or an AGM battery, depending on what it came with: if it has an AGM, fit another AGM; if it has an EFB, another EFB or an AGM. On cars with battery management (BMW, Mercedes, VAG group…), moving from EFB to AGM requires coding the new battery. Without Start-Stop, a conventional battery is fine, or an EFB or AGM if you want a longer life.
: A conventional (lead-acid) battery is for cars without Start-Stop. An EFB is a reinforced conventional battery for basic Start-Stop. An AGM offers the highest performance and is fitted as standard on cars with advanced Start-Stop, regenerative braking or high electrical demand. Replacement rule: an AGM only with another AGM; an EFB with another EFB or an AGM; a conventional battery with any of the three. Never move down in technology.
: Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.
: All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.
: Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.
: In mainland Spain and Portugal delivery takes 24 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm and the battery is in stock; for the Balearic Islands and other EU destinations allow 2 to 5 days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.
: It depends on the version. If your Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti has Start-Stop (the engine switches off by itself at traffic lights) it needs an EFB or AGM battery; if not, a conventional one. To check, look for an "A" or "A-OFF" button near the gear lever, or read the label on your current battery: if it says EFB, AGM or Start-Stop, choose that technology.

Guides

: Depending on the version, this vehicle uses a conventional or a Start-Stop battery (AGM or EFB). According to the manufacturer, it does not need to be registered after the change.

Batteries for Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti 110 hp (diesel, 2008-2017)

Which battery does a Opel Insignia A 2.0 Cdti need?