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SEAT Altea battery: what each engine takes, with prices

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Which battery does a SEAT take?

Based on 433 orders from SEAT owners, the best-selling batteries are Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A, battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM and Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A. Capacity ranges from 5 to 110 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.

Which battery each SEAT takes

For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 433 real orders from SEAT owners.

What SEAT owners buy

Reviews from SEAT owners

  • ★★★★★

    «A bateria chegou a casa super rápido. Só achei estranho vir sem ser embalada, mas secalhar é o normal transporte das baterias.»

    Ruben S. · SEAT Ibiza Ii · baterias.com
  • ★★★★★

    «O meu motor 1.9 TDI agradeceu bastante esta bateria pois a que lá estava era muito fraca. Arranque a frio e a quente espectacular e fácil de montar.»

    Ruben S. · SEAT Ibiza Ii · Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A
  • ★★★★★

    «cómo digo en mi comentario anterior, rapidísimos en el envío, en menos de 24 horas, tenía la batería en casa»

    Jose M. · SEAT Cordoba · baterias.com

The SEAT Altea has run through 2 generations between 2004 and 2015, and we cover every one of them with 8 compatible batteries: 52 to 77 Ah, 470 to 780 A of cold cranking, from 54.40 € with VAT.

  • 📅 2004–2015
  • 🚗 2 generations
  • 🔋 8 compatible batteries
  • from 54.40 €

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the engine. SEAT Altea owners mostly buy Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (85.40 €), Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (74.95 €) and Exide EA770 Premium 77Ah (65.30 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.
Between 54.40 € and 134.95 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.
By the registration year: Altea Xl (2006-2015); Altea (2004-2015). 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.
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More Ah and more cold-cranking amps do not harm the SEAT Altea: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

Which battery does a SEAT Altea take?

It depends on the engine. SEAT Altea owners mostly buy Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (85.40 €), Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (74.95 €) and Exide EA770 Premium 77Ah (65.30 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

Source: 30 orders from customers with a SEAT Altea (our own data). · Updated

Recommended battery for each SEAT Altea engine

EngineGenerationRecommended batteryPrice
batterySEAT Altea 1.9 TDI 105 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.9 TDI 105 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.6 TDI 105 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.6 102 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 140 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 16V 140 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.2 TSI 105 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.4 TSI 125 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.6 102 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 FSI 150 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 16V 140 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 16V 4x4 140 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.4 TSI 125 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.6 TDI 105 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.9 TDI 90 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 136 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.4 16V 86 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.6 LPG 102 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.6 Multifuel 102 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.6 TDI 90 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.8 TFSI 160 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.9 TDI 90 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.9 TDI 4x4 105 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 136 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 140 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 170 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 4x4 140 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 4x4 170 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TFSI 200 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TFSI 211 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TFSI 4x4 200 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TFSI 4x4 211 CV Altea Xl (2006–2015) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.2 TSI 105 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.4 16V 86 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.6 LPG 102 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.6 Multifuel 102 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.6 TDI 90 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 1.8 TFSI 160 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 FSI 150 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 170 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TDI 16V 4WD 140 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySEAT Altea 2.0 TFSI 200 CV Altea (2004–2015) Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →

Reviews from SEAT Altea owners

  • ★★★★★

    «Compra y envío sin dificultad.»

    Antonio S. · SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 16V · Varta E11 74Ah ·
  • ★★★★

    «experiencia satisfactoria excepto porque la batería venía sin embalar y por tanto aspecto exterior de material usado»

    Pablo A. · Seat Altea Xl 1.9 Tdi · Exide EA770 77Ah ·

Verified reviews from customers who bought for this model.

Best-selling batteries for the SEAT Altea · Updated 06/11/2026

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How to know which battery your SEAT Altea 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.

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.

Start-Stop: which battery your Altea needs

If your Altea 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.

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