# Renault 4 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> For the Renault 4 (2 generations, 1990-1993) we carry 1 matching batteries, rated between 45 and 45 Ah with 300 to 300 A cold cranking. Prices open at 81.40 €, VAT included.

## Which battery does a Renault 4 take?

It depends on the engine and on whether it has Start-Stop. The table shows the recommended battery for each Renault 4 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 4 engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 (15 kW / 20 CV) | 4 (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-112/07-15-kw-20cv |
| 0.8 (1123) (19 kW / 26 CV) | 4 (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-112/08-1123-19-kw-26cv |
| 0.8 (1123) (21 kW / 29 CV) | 4 (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-112/08-1123-21-kw-29cv |
| 0.8 (1123) (25 kW / 34 CV) | 4 (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-112/08-1123-25-kw-34cv |
| 0.8 (19 kW / 26 CV) | 4 Box Body/Mpv (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-box-bodympv-r21_-r23/08-19-kw-26cv |
| 0.8 (20 kW / 27 CV) | 4 (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-112/08-20-kw-27cv |
| 0.8 (2106) (25 kW / 34 CV) | 4 Box Body/Mpv (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-box-bodympv-r21_-r23/08-2106-25-kw-34cv |
| 0.8 (2391) (21 kW / 29 CV) | 4 Box Body/Mpv (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-box-bodympv-r21_-r23/08-2391-21-kw-29cv |
| 1.0 (112C) (25 kW / 34 CV) | 4 (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-112/10-112c-25-kw-34cv |
| 1.0 (25 kW / 34 CV) | 4 Box Body/Mpv (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-box-bodympv-r21_-r23/10-25-kw-34cv |
| 1.0 (31 kW / 42 CV) | 4 (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-112/10-31-kw-42cv |
| 1.1 (1128, S128) (25 kW / 34 CV) | 4 (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-112/11-1128-s128-25-kw-34cv |
| 1.1 (2370, 210B) (25 kW / 34 CV) | 4 Box Body/Mpv (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-box-bodympv-r21_-r23/11-2370-210b-25-kw-34cv |
| 1.1 (239B) (26 kW / 35 CV) | 4 Box Body/Mpv (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-box-bodympv-r21_-r23/11-239b-26-kw-35cv |
| 1.1 (32 kW / 44 CV) | 4 (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-112/11-32-kw-44cv |
| 1.1 (33 kW / 45 CV) | 4 (1990–1993) | Varta B23 45Ah | 81,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/4-112/11-33-kw-45cv |

## Renault 4 generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1990–1993 | berlina | 10 | /gb/car-batteries/renault/4-112 |
| 4 Box Body/Mpv | 1990–1993 | berlina | 6 | /gb/car-batteries/renault/4-box-bodympv-r21_-r23 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Renault 4

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta B23 12V 45Ah 300A | 12 | 45 | 300 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b23-12v-45ah-300a |

## How to know which battery your Renault 4 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 4 take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 1 compatible batteries in total, from 45 to 45 Ah and 300 to 300 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta B23 12V 45Ah 300A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Renault 4 battery cost?
Between 81.40 € and 81.40 €, 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 4 is?
By the registration year: 4 (1990-1993); 4 Box Body/Mpv (1990-1993). 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 Renault 4 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/renault/4