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Subaru Forester battery: what each engine takes, with prices

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Which battery does a Subaru take?

Based on 14 orders from Subaru owners, the best-selling batteries are battery Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 12V 65Ah 650A EFB, Car battery Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A and Car battery Varta E24 Dynamic SLI 12V 70Ah 630A. Capacity ranges from 60 to 75 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.

Which battery each Subaru takes

For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 14 real orders from Subaru owners.

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

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  • from 49.80 €

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the engine. Subaru Forester owners mostly buy Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 65Ah (110.80 €), Tudor TL754 EFB Microhybrid 75Ah (85.10 €) and Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah (54.40 €) 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 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.
Standard delivery to mainland Spain and Portugal takes 1-2 working days; other EU countries 4-7 working days. Each product page shows the exact lead time and whether express delivery is available.
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.

Which battery does a Subaru Forester take?

It depends on the engine. Subaru Forester owners mostly buy Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 65Ah (110.80 €), Tudor TL754 EFB Microhybrid 75Ah (85.10 €) and Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah (54.40 €) 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: 2 orders from customers with a Subaru Forester (our own data). · Updated

Recommended battery for each Subaru Forester engine

EngineGenerationRecommended batteryPrice
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 e-Boxer Hybrid AWD 150 CV Forester V (2018–2025) Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 65Ah €110.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 D AWD 147 CV Forester IV (2012–2025) Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah €83.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 AWD 156 CV Forester V (2018–2025) Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 65Ah €110.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 e-Boxer Hybrid AWD 145 CV Forester V (2018–2025) Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 65Ah €110.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 AWD 185 CV Forester V (2018–2025) Varta N72 Dynamic EFB 72Ah €115.30 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 BiFuel AWD 150 CV Forester IV (2012–2025) Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 65Ah €110.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 XT AWD 241 CV Forester IV (2012–2025) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 i AWD 150 CV Forester IV (2012–2025) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 AWD 171 CV Forester IV (2012–2025) Varta N72 Dynamic EFB 72Ah €115.30 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 AWD 241 CV Forester III (2007–2025) Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €69.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 AWD 150 CV Forester III (2007–2025) Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €69.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 AWD 150 CV Forester III (2007–2025) Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €69.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 BiFuel AWD 150 CV Forester III (2007–2025) Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €69.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 D AWD 147 CV Forester III (2007–2025) Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah €83.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 171 CV Forester III (2007–2025) Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah €83.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 AWD 171 CV Forester III (2007–2025) Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah €83.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 AWD 230 CV Forester III (2007–2025) Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah €83.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 AWD 171 CV Forester III (2007–2025) Varta N72 Dynamic EFB 72Ah €115.30 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 AWD 125 CV Forester II (2002–2012) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 S Turbo AWD 177 CV Forester II (2002–2012) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 X AWD 158 CV Forester II (2002–2012) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 AWD 175 CV Forester II (2002–2012) Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €69.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 AWD 232 CV Forester II (2002–2012) Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah €83.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 AWD 165 CV Forester II (2002–2012) Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €69.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 AWD 211 CV Forester II (2002–2012) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 AWD 230 CV Forester II (2002–2012) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 Prodrive Performance Pack AWD 256 CV Forester II (2002–2012) Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €69.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 RX Nato AWD 156 CV Forester II (2002–2012) Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €69.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 AWD 122 CV Forester I (1997–2002) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 AWD 125 CV Forester I (1997–2002) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 S Turbo AWD 170 CV Forester I (1997–2002) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.0 S Turbo AWD 177 CV Forester I (1997–2002) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 AWD 167 CV Forester I (1997–2002) Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €69.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batterySubaru Forester 2.5 Turbo AWD 218 CV Forester I (1997–2002) Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah €54.40 incl. VAT View battery →

Best-selling batteries for the Subaru Forester · Updated 10/11/2026

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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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