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Subaru Forester batteries

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Which battery does a Subaru take?

Based on 11 orders from Subaru owners, the best-selling batteries are battery Varta N65 12V 65Ah 650A EFB, Car battery Varta D47 12V 60Ah 540A and Car battery Varta E24 12V 70Ah 630A. Capacity ranges from 60 to 70 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.

Which battery each Subaru takes

ModelEngineBest sellerAlternativeFrom
Outback Petrol / diesel Car battery Varta E24 12V 70Ah 630A Car battery Varta D47 12V 60Ah 540A 69.95 €
XV-GT Petrol / diesel battery Varta N65 12V 65Ah 650A EFB 110.80 €

For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 11 real orders from Subaru owners.

What Subaru owners buy

Reviews from Subaru owners

  • ★★★★★

    «Super, Service. Von der Bestellung bis zur Lieferung 27 Stunden, alles hat wunderbar geklappt. Der Einbau ist bei diesem Model sehr einfach gewesen. Besser und schneller als bei jeder Garage.»

    Renate L. · Subaru Xv · Start-Stopp-Batterie Varta N65 12V 65Ah 650A EFB
  • ★★★★★

    «Die Website ist einfach zu verstehen, die richtige Batterie findet man sehr gut, Bestellung und Bezahlung ging sehr schnell. Die Lieferung kam nach 27 Stunden bei mir zuhause an, perfekt. Einbauen, und fertig. Meine Frau war sehr glücklich »

    Renate L. · Subaru Xv · baterias.com

We stock 6 batteries that fit the Subaru Forester across its 5 generations (1997-2025), from 45 to 72 Ah, with cold cranking between 330 and 760 A and prices starting at 49.80 € including VAT.

  • 📅 1997–2025
  • 🚗 5 generations
  • 🔋 6 compatible batteries
  • from 49.80 €

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the generation and engine: there are 6 compatible batteries in total, from 45 to 72 Ah and 330 to 760 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta C22 12V 52Ah 470A, Car battery Varta E23 12V 70Ah 630A, Start-Stop battery Varta N65 12V 65Ah 650A EFB. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.
Between 49.80 € and 115.30 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.
By the registration year: Forester V (2018-2025); Forester IV (2012-2025); Forester III (2007-2025); Forester II (2002-2012); Forester I (1997-2002). 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.
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.
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.

Best-selling batteries for the Subaru Forester · Updated 20/10/2026

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How to know which battery your Subaru Forester 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.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

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.

Start-Stop: which battery your Forester needs

Start-Stop on the modern Forester changes the rules: the battery takes hundreds of micro-cycles daily. The correct answer is EFB for basic systems and AGM where braking energy is recovered. Dropping to a conventional battery is the most expensive mistake you can make here.

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