# Toyota Harrier battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> The Toyota Harrier has run through 2 generations between 1997 and 2013, and we cover every one of them with 2 compatible batteries: 60 to 70 Ah, 540 to 630 A of cold cranking, from 69.95 € with VAT.

## Which battery does a Toyota Harrier take?

It depends on the engine and on whether it has Start-Stop. The table shows the recommended battery for each Toyota Harrier engine with its price, VAT included; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Toyota Harrier engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 (ACU30_, ACU30W) (118 kW / 160 CV) | Harrier II (2003–2013) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u3/24-acu30_-acu30w-118-kw-160cv |
| 2.4 4WD (ACU35_, ACU35W) (118 kW / 160 CV) | Harrier II (2003–2013) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u3/24-4wd-acu35_-acu35w-118-kw-160cv |
| 3.0 (MCU30) (164 kW / 223 CV) | Harrier II (2003–2013) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u3/30-mcu30-164-kw-223cv |
| 3.0 4WD (MCU35_, MCU36_) (150 kW / 204 CV) | Harrier II (2003–2013) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u3/30-4wd-mcu35_-mcu36_-150-kw-204cv |
| 3.0 4WD (MCU36W, MCU35) (164 kW / 223 CV) | Harrier II (2003–2013) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u3/30-4wd-mcu36w-mcu35-164-kw-223cv |
| 3.3 4WD (171 kW / 233 CV) | Harrier II (2003–2013) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u3/33-4wd-171-kw-233cv |
| 3.5 (GSU30_, GSU30W, GSU31W) (206 kW / 280 CV) | Harrier II (2003–2013) | Varta E23 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u3/35-gsu30_-gsu30w-gsu31w-206-kw-280cv |
| 3.5 4WD (GSU35_, GSU36_, GSU35W, GSU36W) (206 kW / 280 CV) | Harrier II (2003–2013) | Varta E23 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u3/35-4wd-gsu35_-gsu36_-gsu35w-gsu36w-206-kw-280cv |
| 2.2 (SXU10) (103 kW / 140 CV) | Harrier I (1997–2003) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u1/22-sxu10-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.2 4WD (SXU15) (103 kW / 140 CV) | Harrier I (1997–2003) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u1/22-4wd-sxu15-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.4 (ACU10) (118 kW / 160 CV) | Harrier I (1997–2003) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u1/24-acu10-118-kw-160cv |
| 2.4 4WD (ACU15) (118 kW / 160 CV) | Harrier I (1997–2003) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u1/24-4wd-acu15-118-kw-160cv |
| 3.0 (148 kW / 201 CV) | Harrier I (1997–2003) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u1/30-148-kw-201cv |
| 3.0 (MCU10) (164 kW / 223 CV) | Harrier I (1997–2003) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u1/30-mcu10-164-kw-223cv |
| 3.0 4WD (MCU15) (164 kW / 223 CV) | Harrier I (1997–2003) | Varta D47 60Ah | 69,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u1/30-4wd-mcu15-164-kw-223cv |

## Toyota Harrier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrier II | 2003–2013 | berlina | 8 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u3 |
| Harrier I | 1997–2003 | berlina | 7 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier-_u1 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Toyota Harrier

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E23 12V 70Ah 630A | 12 | 70 | 630 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e23-12v-70ah-630a |
| Car battery Varta D47 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 69,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d47-12v-60ah-540a |

## How to know which battery your Toyota Harrier 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 Harrier needs

Start-Stop on the modern Harrier 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 Toyota Harrier take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 2 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 70 Ah and 540 to 630 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E23 12V 70Ah 630A, Car battery Varta D47 12V 60Ah 540A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Toyota Harrier battery cost?
Between 69.95 € and 83.80 €, 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 Harrier is?
By the registration year: Harrier II (2003-2013); Harrier I (1997-2003). 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 Harrier 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: 2026-10-29 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/harrier