# Subaru Forester battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> 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.

## 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.

## Recommended battery for each Subaru Forester engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 e-Boxer Hybrid AWD (SKE) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Forester V (2018–2025) | Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 65Ah | 110,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sk/20-e-boxer-hybrid-awd-ske-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 D AWD (SJD) (108 kW / 147 CV) | Forester IV (2012–2025) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sj/20-d-awd-sjd-108-kw-147cv |
| 2.0 AWD (SK7) (115 kW / 156 CV) | Forester V (2018–2025) | Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 65Ah | 110,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sk/20-awd-sk7-115-kw-156cv |
| 2.0 e-Boxer Hybrid AWD (SKE) (107 kW / 145 CV) | Forester V (2018–2025) | Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 65Ah | 110,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sk/20-e-boxer-hybrid-awd-ske-107-kw-145cv |
| 2.5 AWD (SK9) (136 kW / 185 CV) | Forester V (2018–2025) | Varta N72 Dynamic EFB 72Ah | 115,30 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sk/25-awd-sk9-136-kw-185cv |
| 2.0 BiFuel AWD (S13, SJ5) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Forester IV (2012–2025) | Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 65Ah | 110,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sj/20-bifuel-awd-s13-sj5-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 XT AWD (SJG) (177 kW / 241 CV) | Forester IV (2012–2025) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sj/20-xt-awd-sjg-177-kw-241cv |
| 2.0 i AWD (SJ5) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Forester IV (2012–2025) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sj/20-i-awd-sj5-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.5 AWD (SJ9) (126 kW / 171 CV) | Forester IV (2012–2025) | Varta N72 Dynamic EFB 72Ah | 115,30 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sj/25-awd-sj9-126-kw-171cv |
| 2.0 AWD (177 kW / 241 CV) | Forester III (2007–2025) | Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sh/20-awd-177-kw-241cv |
| 2.0 AWD (SH5) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Forester III (2007–2025) | Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sh/20-awd-sh5-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 AWD (SHJ) (110 kW / 150 CV) | Forester III (2007–2025) | Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sh/20-awd-shj-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 BiFuel AWD (110 kW / 150 CV) | Forester III (2007–2025) | Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sh/20-bifuel-awd-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 D AWD (SHH, SHD, SHN) (108 kW / 147 CV) | Forester III (2007–2025) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sh/20-d-awd-shh-shd-shn-108-kw-147cv |
| 2.5 (126 kW / 171 CV) | Forester III (2007–2025) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sh/25-126-kw-171cv |
| 2.5 AWD (SH9) (126 kW / 171 CV) | Forester III (2007–2025) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sh/25-awd-sh9-126-kw-171cv |
| 2.5 AWD (SH9) (169 kW / 230 CV) | Forester III (2007–2025) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sh/25-awd-sh9-169-kw-230cv |
| 2.5 AWD (SHM) (126 kW / 171 CV) | Forester III (2007–2025) | Varta N72 Dynamic EFB 72Ah | 115,30 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sh/25-awd-shm-126-kw-171cv |
| 2.0 AWD (SG5) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Forester II (2002–2012) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg/20-awd-sg5-92-kw-125cv |
| 2.0 S Turbo AWD (SG5) (130 kW / 177 CV) | Forester II (2002–2012) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg/20-s-turbo-awd-sg5-130-kw-177cv |
| 2.0 X AWD (SG5) (116 kW / 158 CV) | Forester II (2002–2012) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg/20-x-awd-sg5-116-kw-158cv |
| 2.5 AWD (129 kW / 175 CV) | Forester II (2002–2012) | Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg/25-awd-129-kw-175cv |
| 2.5 AWD (171 kW / 232 CV) | Forester II (2002–2012) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg/25-awd-171-kw-232cv |
| 2.5 AWD (SG9) (121 kW / 165 CV) | Forester II (2002–2012) | Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg/25-awd-sg9-121-kw-165cv |
| 2.5 AWD (SG9) (155 kW / 211 CV) | Forester II (2002–2012) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg/25-awd-sg9-155-kw-211cv |
| 2.5 AWD (SG9, S11SG, S12SH) (169 kW / 230 CV) | Forester II (2002–2012) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg/25-awd-sg9-s11sg-s12sh-169-kw-230cv |
| 2.5 Prodrive Performance Pack AWD (188 kW / 256 CV) | Forester II (2002–2012) | Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg/25-prodrive-performance-pack-awd-188-kw-256cv |
| 2.5 RX Nato AWD (SG9) (115 kW / 156 CV) | Forester II (2002–2012) | Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg/25-rx-nato-awd-sg9-115-kw-156cv |
| 2.0 AWD (SF5) (90 kW / 122 CV) | Forester I (1997–2002) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sf/20-awd-sf5-90-kw-122cv |
| 2.0 AWD (SF5) (92 kW / 125 CV) | Forester I (1997–2002) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sf/20-awd-sf5-92-kw-125cv |
| 2.0 S Turbo AWD (SF5) (125 kW / 170 CV) | Forester I (1997–2002) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sf/20-s-turbo-awd-sf5-125-kw-170cv |
| 2.0 S Turbo AWD (SF5) (130 kW / 177 CV) | Forester I (1997–2002) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sf/20-s-turbo-awd-sf5-130-kw-177cv |
| 2.5 AWD (SF9) (123 kW / 167 CV) | Forester I (1997–2002) | Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sf/25-awd-sf9-123-kw-167cv |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD (160 kW / 218 CV) | Forester I (1997–2002) | Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah | 54,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sf/25-turbo-awd-160-kw-218cv |

## Subaru Forester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester V | 2018–2025 | berlina | 6 | /gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sk |
| Forester IV | 2012–2025 | berlina | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sj |
| Forester III | 2007–2025 | berlina | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sh |
| Forester II | 2002–2012 | berlina | 15 | /gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg |
| Forester I | 1997–2002 | berlina | 11 | /gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sf |

## Best-selling batteries for the Subaru Forester

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 E23 Dynamic SLI 12V 70Ah 630A | 12 | 70 | 630 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e23-12v-70ah-630a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N65 Dynamic EFB 12V 65Ah 650A EFB | 12 | 65 | 650 | EFB | 110,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n65-12v-65ah-650a |
| Car battery Varta D47 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 69,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d47-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta B33 Dynamic SLI 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 49,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b33-12v-45ah-330a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N72 Dynamic EFB 12V 72Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 72 | 760 | EFB | 115,30 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n72-12v-72ah-760a |

## 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.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### How much does a Subaru Forester battery cost?
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.

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

### How quickly can I get a battery for my Subaru Forester?
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.

### What happens if I fit a standard battery to a Subaru Forester 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.

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Updated: 2026-11-10 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester