# PEUGEOT 205 batteries

> The PEUGEOT 205 has run through 3 generations between 1990 and 2000, and we cover every one of them with 7 compatible batteries: 45 to 63 Ah, 400 to 640 A of cold cranking, from 52.56 € with VAT.

## PEUGEOT 205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 II | 1990–2000 | berlina | 106 | /gb/car-batteries/peugeot/205-ii-20ac |
| 205 I Convertible | 1990–1995 | berlina | 42 | /gb/car-batteries/peugeot/205-i-convertible-741b-20d |
| 205 Hatchback Van | 1990–1997 | van | 23 | /gb/car-batteries/peugeot/205-hatchback-van |

## Best-selling batteries for the PEUGEOT 205

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 59,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 70,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N60 12V 60Ah 640A EFB | 12 | 60 | 640 | EFB | 90,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n60-12v-60ah-640a |
| Car battery Varta C22 12V 52Ah 470A | 12 | 52 | 470 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 53,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c22-12v-52ah-470a |
| Car battery Varta C30 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 60,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |
| Car battery Varta C14 12V 56Ah 480A | 12 | 56 | 480 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 55,77 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c14-12v-56ah-480a |
| Car battery Varta B19 12V 45Ah 400A | 12 | 45 | 400 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 52,56 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b19-12v-45ah-400a |

## How to know which battery your PEUGEOT 205 takes

Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else.

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.

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 205 needs

If your 205 has Start-Stop, the battery works far harder than usual — hundreds of restarts a day rather than a handful. That calls for EFB or AGM, depending on whether the system is basic or includes regenerative braking. A conventional battery there lasts months and can make the car switch Start-Stop off.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a PEUGEOT 205 take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 7 compatible batteries in total, from 45 to 63 Ah and 400 to 640 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A, Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A, Start-Stop battery Varta N60 12V 60Ah 640A EFB. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a PEUGEOT 205 battery cost?
Between 52.56 € and 90.70 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, 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 205 is?
By the registration year: 205 II (1990-2000); 205 I Convertible (1990-1995); 205 Hatchback Van (1990-1997). 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 PEUGEOT 205 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: 2026-08-05 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/peugeot/205