# Renault 21 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> 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.

## 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

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 (B48D) (51 kW / 69 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/14-b48d-51-kw-69cv |
| 1.4 (L48D) (51 kW / 69 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/14-l48d-51-kw-69cv |
| 1.7 (55 kW / 75 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/17-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.7 (65 kW / 88 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/17-65-kw-88cv |
| 1.7 (65 kW / 88 CV) | 21 Estate Van (1990–1995) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-van-s48/17-65-kw-88cv |
| 1.7 (70 kW / 95 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/17-70-kw-95cv |
| 1.7 (B48E) (66 kW / 90 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/17-b48e-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.7 (B48F) (54 kW / 73 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/17-b48f-54-kw-73cv |
| 1.7 (K/S481) (55 kW / 75 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/17-ks481-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.7 (K/S482) (65 kW / 88 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/17-ks482-65-kw-88cv |
| 1.7 (K48E) (66 kW / 90 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/17-k48e-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.7 (K48E) (69 kW / 94 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/17-k48e-69-kw-94cv |
| 1.7 (K48M) (54 kW / 73 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/17-k48m-54-kw-73cv |
| 1.7 (K48N) (64 kW / 87 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/17-k48n-64-kw-87cv |
| 1.7 (L481) (55 kW / 75 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/17-l481-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.7 (L482) (65 kW / 88 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/17-l482-65-kw-88cv |
| 1.7 (L48E) (66 kW / 90 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/17-l48e-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.7 (L48E) (69 kW / 94 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/17-l48e-69-kw-94cv |
| 1.7 (L48M, L48F) (54 kW / 73 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/17-l48m-l48f-54-kw-73cv |
| 1.7 (L48N) (64 kW / 87 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/17-l48n-64-kw-87cv |
| 1.7 Cat (K48F) (54 kW / 73 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/17-cat-k48f-54-kw-73cv |
| 1.9 D (47 kW / 64 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/19-d-47-kw-64cv |
| 1.9 D (47 kW / 64 CV) | 21 Estate Van (1990–1995) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-van-s48/19-d-47-kw-64cv |
| 1.9 D (B48H, B48I) (47 kW / 64 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/19-d-b48h-b48i-47-kw-64cv |
| 1.9 D (L48H, L48I) (47 kW / 64 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/19-d-l48h-l48i-47-kw-64cv |
| 2.0 (75 kW / 102 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/20-75-kw-102cv |
| 2.0 (78 kW / 106 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-78-kw-106cv |
| 2.0 (86 kW / 117 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/20-86-kw-117cv |
| 2.0 (86 kW / 117 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/20-86-kw-117cv |
| 2.0 (86 kW / 117 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-86-kw-117cv |
| 2.0 (B48C) (88 kW / 120 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/20-b48c-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.0 (B48R/Y) (99 kW / 135 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/20-b48ry-99-kw-135cv |
| 2.0 (K483) (85 kW / 116 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/20-k483-85-kw-116cv |
| 2.0 (K48C) (88 kW / 120 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/20-k48c-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.0 (K48R) (99 kW / 135 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/20-k48r-99-kw-135cv |
| 2.0 (L483) (85 kW / 116 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-l483-85-kw-116cv |
| 2.0 (L489) (75 kW / 102 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-l489-75-kw-102cv |
| 2.0 (L489) (76 kW / 103 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-l489-76-kw-103cv |
| 2.0 (L48C) (88 kW / 120 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-l48c-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.0 (L48R) (99 kW / 135 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-l48r-99-kw-135cv |
| 2.0 4x4 (88 kW / 120 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/20-4x4-88-kw-120cv |
| 2.0 4x4 (B48R/Y) (99 kW / 135 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/20-4x4-b48ry-99-kw-135cv |
| 2.0 4x4 (L48R) (99 kW / 135 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-4x4-l48r-99-kw-135cv |
| 2.0 TXi (100 kW / 136 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/20-txi-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 TXi 4x4 (100 kW / 136 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-txi-4x4-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 Turbo (L485) (129 kW / 175 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-turbo-l485-129-kw-175cv |
| 2.0 Turbo (L48L) (119 kW / 162 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-turbo-l48l-119-kw-162cv |
| 2.0 Turbo 4x4 (129 kW / 175 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-turbo-4x4-129-kw-175cv |
| 2.0 Turbo 4x4 (L48L) (119 kW / 162 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/20-turbo-4x4-l48l-119-kw-162cv |
| 2.1 D (49 kW / 67 CV) | 21 Estate Van (1990–1995) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-van-s48/21-d-49-kw-67cv |
| 2.1 D (50 kW / 68 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/21-d-50-kw-68cv |
| 2.1 D (B480) (51 kW / 69 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/21-d-b480-51-kw-69cv |
| 2.1 D (B48V/B48O) (53 kW / 72 CV) | 21 (1990–1994) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48/21-d-b48vb48o-53-kw-72cv |
| 2.1 D (K/S486) (48 kW / 65 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/21-d-ks486-48-kw-65cv |
| 2.1 D (K/S48V, K/S48O) (53 kW / 72 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/21-d-ks48v-ks48o-53-kw-72cv |
| 2.1 D (K480) (51 kW / 69 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/21-d-k480-51-kw-69cv |
| 2.1 D (L480) (51 kW / 69 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/21-d-l480-51-kw-69cv |
| 2.1 D (L486) (48 kW / 65 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/21-d-l486-48-kw-65cv |
| 2.1 D (L48V, L48O) (53 kW / 72 CV) | 21 Saloon (1990–1997) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48/21-d-l48v-l48o-53-kw-72cv |
| 2.1 D 4x4 (K486) (48 kW / 65 CV) | 21 Estate (1990–1997) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48/21-d-4x4-k486-48-kw-65cv |

## Renault 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Saloon | 1990–1997 | berlina | 90 | /gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48 |
| 21 Estate | 1990–1997 | familiar | 63 | /gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48 |
| 21 | 1990–1994 | berlina | 54 | /gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48 |
| 21 Estate Van | 1990–1995 | familiar | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-van-s48 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Renault 21

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 74,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Car battery Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 12V 52Ah 470A | 12 | 52 | 470 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 54,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c22-12v-52ah-470a |
| Car battery Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 67,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |
| Car battery Varta C14 Dynamic SLI 12V 56Ah 480A | 12 | 56 | 480 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 56,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c14-12v-56ah-480a |
| Car battery Varta B19 Dynamic SLI 12V 45Ah 400A | 12 | 45 | 400 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 53,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b19-12v-45ah-400a |
| Car battery Varta E13 Dynamic SLI 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e13-12v-70ah-640a |

## 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.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Renault 21 take?
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.

### How much does a Renault 21 battery cost?
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.

### How do I know which generation my 21 is?
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.

### What happens if I fit a standard battery to a Renault 21 with Start-Stop?
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.

### Can I replace the battery of my Renault 21 myself?
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.

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Updated: 2026-11-10 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21