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Renault 21 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

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Which battery does a Renault take?

Based on 411 orders from Renault owners, the best-selling batteries are battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM, battery Exide EL700 12V 70Ah 760A EFB and Car battery Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 750A. Capacity ranges from 8 to 154 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.

Which battery each Renault takes

For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 411 real orders from Renault owners.

What Renault owners buy

Reviews from Renault owners

  • ★★★★★

    «La instale hace más de un mes y medio y va perfecta. Arranca a la primera en frío.»

    Juan J. · Renault Scénic Ii · Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A
  • ★★★★★

    «Fantastica experiencia,desde la elección hasta el envío. Batería de muy buena calidad,buen arranque en frío,con mucha fuerza. El envío fue muy bueno también,buen embalaje y envío rápido. Para mí lo más importante. De momento todo perfecto.»

    Moisés M. · Renault Scénic Iii · Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM
  • ★★★★

    «Montée sur Clio3 1.2l essence 75 CV, elle réagit très bien à froid et j'en suis satisfait.»

    Jean-Marie A. · Renault Clio Iii · Tudor TB442 12V 44Ah 420A

For the Renault 21 (4 generations, 1990-1997) we carry 9 matching batteries, rated between 45 and 77 Ah with 400 to 780 A cold cranking. Prices open at 53.20 €, VAT included.

  • 📅 1990–1997
  • 🚗 4 generations
  • 🔋 9 compatible batteries
  • from 53.20 €

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the generation and engine: there are 9 compatible batteries in total, from 45 to 77 Ah and 400 to 780 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A, Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.
Between 53.20 € 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.
By the registration year: 21 Saloon (1990-1997); 21 Estate (1990-1997); 21 (1990-1994); 21 Estate Van (1990-1995). 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.
It lasts only a few months: Start-Stop puts the battery through hundreds of cycles a day and a conventional battery cannot cope. The ECU may also disable the automatic stop function. Always fit EFB or AGM, the same technology as the original.
On most versions, yes: disconnect the negative terminal first, then the positive, release the clamp and fit the new battery in reverse order. On Start-Stop models or cars with battery management (BMS), register the new battery with a diagnostic tool so the ECU adjusts charging.

Which battery does a Renault 21 take?

It depends on the engine and on whether it has Start-Stop. The table shows the recommended battery for each Renault 21 engine with its price, VAT included; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

Recommended battery for each Renault 21 engine

EngineGenerationRecommended batteryPrice
batteryRenault 21 1.4 69 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.4 69 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 75 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 88 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 88 CV 21 Estate Van (1990–1995) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 95 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 90 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 73 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 75 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 88 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 90 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 94 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 73 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 87 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 75 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 88 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 90 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 94 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 73 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 87 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.7 Cat 73 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.9 D 64 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.9 D 64 CV 21 Estate Van (1990–1995) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.9 D 64 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 1.9 D 64 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 102 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 106 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 117 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 117 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 117 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 120 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 135 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 116 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 120 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 135 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 116 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 102 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 103 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 120 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 135 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 4x4 120 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 4x4 135 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 4x4 135 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 TXi 136 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 TXi 4x4 136 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 Turbo 175 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 Turbo 162 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 Turbo 4x4 175 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.0 Turbo 4x4 162 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.1 D 67 CV 21 Estate Van (1990–1995) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.1 D 68 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.1 D 69 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.1 D 72 CV 21 (1990–1994) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.1 D 65 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.1 D 72 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.1 D 69 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.1 D 69 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.1 D 65 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.1 D 72 CV 21 Saloon (1990–1997) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryRenault 21 2.1 D 4x4 65 CV 21 Estate (1990–1997) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →

Best-selling batteries for the Renault 21 · Updated 10/11/2026

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How to know which battery your Renault 21 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.

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.

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