# TOYOTA Carina batteries

> The TOYOTA Carina has run through 8 generations between 1990 and 2001, and we cover every one of them with 8 compatible batteries: 45 to 95 Ah, 330 to 830 A of cold cranking, from 46.99 € with VAT.

## TOYOTA Carina generations

Batteries change from one generation to the next. When two share a year, the body style — or simply the plate — settles it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carina VII Saloon | 1996–2001 | berlina | 1 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/carina-vii-saloon-_t21 |
| Carina E VI | 1992–1997 | berlina | 33 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/carina-e-vi-_t19 |
| Carina E VI Saloon | 1992–1997 | berlina | 36 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/carina-e-vi-saloon-_t19 |
| Carina E VI Sportswagon | 1992–1997 | berlina | 27 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/carina-e-vi-sportswagon-_t19 |
| Carina V Saloon | 1990–1992 | berlina | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/carina-v-saloon-_t17 |
| Carina V Estate | 1990–1992 | familiar | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/carina-v-estate-_t17 |
| Carina V | 1990–1992 | berlina | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/carina-v-_t17 |
| Carina Ed II | 1990–1993 | berlina | 3 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/carina-ed-ii-_t18 |

## Best-selling batteries for the TOYOTA Carina

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta G7 12V 95Ah 830A | 12 | 95 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 96,28 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g7-12v-95ah-830a |
| Car battery Varta B32 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 47,30 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b32-12v-45ah-330a |
| Car battery Varta C30 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 60,70 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |
| Car battery Varta B19 12V 45Ah 400A | 12 | 45 | 400 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 52,56 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b19-12v-45ah-400a |
| Car battery Varta E13 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,29 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e13-12v-70ah-640a |
| Car battery Varta D47 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 63,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d47-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta B31 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 46,99 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b31-12v-45ah-330a |

## How to know which battery your TOYOTA Carina takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

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.

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 TOYOTA Carina take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 8 compatible batteries in total, from 45 to 95 Ah and 330 to 830 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta G7 12V 95Ah 830A, Car battery Varta B32 12V 45Ah 330A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a TOYOTA Carina battery cost?
Between 46.99 € and 96.28 €, 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 Carina is?
By the registration year: Carina VII Saloon (1996-2001); Carina E VI (1992-1997); Carina E VI Saloon (1992-1997); Carina E VI Sportswagon (1992-1997); Carina V Saloon (1990-1992); Carina V Estate (1990-1992). 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 TOYOTA Carina 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: 2026-08-20 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/carina