# PEUGEOT 305 batteries

> The PEUGEOT 305 has run through 2 generations between 1990 and 1990, and we cover every one of them with 6 compatible batteries: 56 to 77 Ah, 480 to 780 A of cold cranking, from 55.77 € with VAT.

## PEUGEOT 305 generations

Not every generation uses the same battery. If your year fits more than one, tell them apart by body style or let the plate resolve it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 II | 1990–1990 | berlina | 48 | /gb/car-batteries/peugeot/305-ii-581m |
| 305 II Break | 1990–1990 | berlina | 39 | /gb/car-batteries/peugeot/305-ii-break-581e |

## Best-selling batteries for the PEUGEOT 305

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 66,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 78,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| 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 |
| 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 E13 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,29 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e13-12v-70ah-640a |

## How to know which battery your PEUGEOT 305 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.

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 PEUGEOT 305 take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 6 compatible batteries in total, from 56 to 77 Ah and 480 to 780 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A, Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a PEUGEOT 305 battery cost?
Between 55.77 € and 78.70 €, 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 305 is?
By the registration year: 305 II (1990-1990); 305 II Break (1990-1990). 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 305 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: 2026-08-03 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/peugeot/305