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

> Looking for a battery for your Opel Vectra? Here are the 18 that fit its 8 generations (1990-2009): 41 to 85 Ah, 360 to 800 A cold cranking, from 57.90 € inc. VAT.

## Which battery does a Opel Vectra take?

It depends on the engine. Opel Vectra owners mostly buy Varta E38 74Ah (90.20 €), Exide EA722 72Ah (59.20 €) and Exide EA612 61Ah (54.70 €) 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 Vectra engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 CDTI (F69) (88 kW / 120 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/19-cdti-f69-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.2 DTI 16V (F69) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/22-dti-16v-f69-92-kw-125cv |
| 2.2 DTI 16V (F19) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Vectra B (1995–2004) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-b-j96/22-dti-16v-f19-92-kw-125cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (F35) (88 kW / 120 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/19-cdti-f35-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (F68) (88 kW / 120 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/19-cdti-f68-88-kw-120cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (F69) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/19-cdti-f69-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.2 DTI 16V (F68) (86 kW / 117 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta A6 80Ah | 149,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/22-dti-16v-f68-86-kw-117cv |
| 2.2 DTI 16V (F69) (86 kW / 117 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/22-dti-16v-f69-86-kw-117cv |
| 2.0 DTI 16V (F35) (74 kW / 101 CV) | Vectra B Estate (1996–2003) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-b-estate-j96/20-dti-16v-f35-74-kw-101cv |
| 1.8 i 16V (F68) (85 kW / 116 CV) | Vectra B Hatchback (1995–2003) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-b-hatchback-j96/18-i-16v-f68-85-kw-116cv |
| 2.0 DTI 16V (F19) (74 kW / 101 CV) | Vectra B (1995–2004) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-b-j96/20-dti-16v-f19-74-kw-101cv |
| 2.0 DTI 16V (F68) (74 kW / 101 CV) | Vectra B Hatchback (1995–2003) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-b-hatchback-j96/20-dti-16v-f68-74-kw-101cv |
| 2.0 i 16V (F19) (100 kW / 136 CV) | Vectra B (1995–2004) | Varta D59 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-b-j96/20-i-16v-f19-100-kw-136cv |
| 1.7 TD (F19, M19) (60 kW / 82 CV) | Vectra A (1990–1995) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-a-j89/17-td-f19-m19-60-kw-82cv |
| 1.6 (F35) (77 kW / 105 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/16-f35-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.6 16V (F35) (74 kW / 100 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/16-16v-f35-74-kw-100cv |
| 1.8 (F35) (103 kW / 140 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/18-f35-103-kw-140cv |
| 1.8 (F35) (90 kW / 122 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/18-f35-90-kw-122cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (F35) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/19-cdti-f35-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (F35) (74 kW / 100 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/19-cdti-f35-74-kw-100cv |
| 2.0 DTI (F35) (74 kW / 100 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/20-dti-f35-74-kw-100cv |
| 2.0 Turbo (F35) (129 kW / 175 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/20-turbo-f35-129-kw-175cv |
| 2.2 DTI (F35) (86 kW / 117 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/22-dti-f35-86-kw-117cv |
| 2.2 DTI (F35) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/22-dti-f35-92-kw-125cv |
| 2.2 direct (F35) (114 kW / 155 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/22-direct-f35-114-kw-155cv |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo (F35) (169 kW / 230 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/28-v6-turbo-f35-169-kw-230cv |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo (F35) (184 kW / 250 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/28-v6-turbo-f35-184-kw-250cv |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo (F35) (188 kW / 255 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/28-v6-turbo-f35-188-kw-255cv |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo (F35) (206 kW / 280 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/28-v6-turbo-f35-206-kw-280cv |
| 3.0 V6 CDTI (F35) (130 kW / 177 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta F17 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/30-v6-cdti-f35-130-kw-177cv |
| 3.0 V6 CDTI (F35) (135 kW / 184 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta F17 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/30-v6-cdti-f35-135-kw-184cv |
| 3.2 V6 (F35) (155 kW / 211 CV) | Vectra C Estate (2003–2009) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02/32-v6-f35-155-kw-211cv |
| 1.6 (F68) (74 kW / 100 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/16-f68-74-kw-100cv |
| 1.6 (F68) (77 kW / 105 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/16-f68-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.6 (F69) (77 kW / 105 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/16-f69-77-kw-105cv |
| 1.6 16V (F69) (74 kW / 100 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/16-16v-f69-74-kw-100cv |
| 1.8 (F68) (103 kW / 140 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/18-f68-103-kw-140cv |
| 1.8 (F69) (103 kW / 140 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/18-f69-103-kw-140cv |
| 1.8 (F69) (81 kW / 110 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/18-f69-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.8 16V (90 kW / 122 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/18-16v-90-kw-122cv |
| 1.8 16V (F68) (81 kW / 110 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/18-16v-f68-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.8 16V (F68) (90 kW / 122 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/18-16v-f68-90-kw-122cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (F68) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/19-cdti-f68-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (F68) (74 kW / 100 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/19-cdti-f68-74-kw-100cv |
| 1.9 CDTI (F69) (74 kW / 100 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/19-cdti-f69-74-kw-100cv |
| 2.0 16V Turbo (F68) (129 kW / 175 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/20-16v-turbo-f68-129-kw-175cv |
| 2.0 16V Turbo (F69) (129 kW / 175 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/20-16v-turbo-f69-129-kw-175cv |
| 2.0 DTI 16V (F68) (74 kW / 101 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/20-dti-16v-f68-74-kw-101cv |
| 2.0 DTI 16V (F69) (74 kW / 101 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/20-dti-16v-f69-74-kw-101cv |
| 2.2 16V (F68) (108 kW / 147 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/22-16v-f68-108-kw-147cv |
| 2.2 16V (F69) (108 kW / 147 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/22-16v-f69-108-kw-147cv |
| 2.2 DGi (F68) (114 kW / 155 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/22-dgi-f68-114-kw-155cv |
| 2.2 DGi (F69) (114 kW / 155 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/22-dgi-f69-114-kw-155cv |
| 2.2 DTI 16V (F68) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/22-dti-16v-f68-92-kw-125cv |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo (F68) (169 kW / 230 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/28-v6-turbo-f68-169-kw-230cv |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo (F68) (184 kW / 250 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/28-v6-turbo-f68-184-kw-250cv |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo (F68) (188 kW / 255 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/28-v6-turbo-f68-188-kw-255cv |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo (F68) (206 kW / 280 CV) | Vectra C Gts (2002–2009) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02/28-v6-turbo-f68-206-kw-280cv |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo (F69) (169 kW / 230 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/28-v6-turbo-f69-169-kw-230cv |
| 2.8 V6 Turbo (F69) (184 kW / 250 CV) | Vectra C (2002–2009) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02/28-v6-turbo-f69-184-kw-250cv |

## Opel Vectra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vectra C Estate | 2003–2009 | familiar | 38 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-estate-z02 |
| Vectra C | 2002–2009 | berlina | 42 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-z02 |
| Vectra C Gts | 2002–2009 | berlina | 45 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-c-gts-z02 |
| Vectra B Estate | 1996–2003 | familiar | 42 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-b-estate-j96 |
| Vectra B Hatchback | 1995–2003 | hatchback | 42 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-b-hatchback-j96 |
| Vectra B | 1995–2004 | berlina | 47 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-b-j96 |
| Vectra A | 1990–1995 | berlina | 63 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-a-j89 |
| Vectra A Hatchback | 1990–1995 | hatchback | 52 | /gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra-a-hatchback-j89 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Opel Vectra

| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Car battery Varta F18 12V 85Ah 800A | 12 | 85 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f18-12v-85ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta C30 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 67,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |

## How to know which battery your Opel Vectra 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.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

Before ordering, inspect your existing battery: its label lists the Ah and the starting amps. The replacement must match or beat both — never fall short — and share the same size and positive terminal side.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Vectra needs

Start-Stop on the modern Vectra 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 Opel Vectra take?
It depends on the engine. Opel Vectra owners mostly buy Varta E38 74Ah (90.20 €), Exide EA722 72Ah (59.20 €) and Exide EA612 61Ah (54.70 €) 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 Vectra battery cost?
Between 57.90 € and 149.95 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, 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 Vectra is?
By the registration year: Vectra C Estate (2003-2009); Vectra C (2002-2009); Vectra C Gts (2002-2009); Vectra B Estate (1996-2003); Vectra B Hatchback (1995-2003); Vectra B (1995-2004). 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 Vectra 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: 2026-10-28 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/opel/vectra