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Vauxhall Frontera battery: what each engine takes, with prices

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What year is your Vauxhall Frontera?

The Vauxhall Frontera has run through 3 generations between 1991 and 2004, and we cover every one of them with 5 compatible batteries: 60 to 77 Ah, 540 to 780 A of cold cranking, from 64.80 € with VAT.

  • 📅 1991–2004
  • 🚗 3 generations
  • 🔋 5 compatible batteries
  • from 64.80 €

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the generation and engine: there are 5 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 77 Ah and 540 to 780 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A, Car battery Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.
Between 64.80 € and 85.40 €, 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.
By the registration year: Frontera Mk II (1998-2004); Frontera Mk I Sport (1992-1998); Frontera Mk I (1991-1998). 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 Ah and more cold-cranking amps do not harm the Vauxhall Frontera: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.
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.

Which battery does a Vauxhall Frontera take?

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

Recommended battery for each Vauxhall Frontera engine

EngineGenerationRecommended batteryPrice
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.2 DTI 116 CV Frontera Mk II (1998–2004) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.2 DTI 120 CV Frontera Mk II (1998–2004) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.2 i 136 CV Frontera Mk II (1998–2004) Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah €64.80 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 3.2 i 205 CV Frontera Mk II (1998–2004) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.0 i 115 CV Frontera Mk I Sport (1992–1998) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.5 TDS 115 CV Frontera Mk I Sport (1992–1998) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.8 TD 113 CV Frontera Mk I Sport (1992–1998) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.0 115 CV Frontera Mk I (1991–1998) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.2 i 136 CV Frontera Mk I (1991–1998) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.3 TD 100 CV Frontera Mk I (1991–1998) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.4 i 125 CV Frontera Mk I (1991–1998) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.5 TDS 115 CV Frontera Mk I (1991–1998) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVauxhall Frontera 2.8 TD 113 CV Frontera Mk I (1991–1998) Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →

Best-selling batteries for the Vauxhall Frontera · Updated 11/11/2026

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How to know which battery your Vauxhall Frontera 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.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

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.

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