# Vauxhall Meriva batteries

> We stock 7 batteries that fit the Vauxhall Meriva across its 2 generations (2003-2017), from 60 to 74 Ah, with cold cranking between 540 and 760 A and prices starting at 64.80 € including VAT.

## Vauxhall Meriva generations

Not every generation uses the same battery. If your year fits more than one, tell them apart by body style or let the plate resolve it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriva Mk II | 2010–2017 | berlina | 30 | /gb/car-batteries/vauxhall/meriva-mk-ii-b-s10 |
| Meriva A | 2003–2010 | berlina | 22 | /gb/car-batteries/vauxhall/meriva-a-x03 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Vauxhall Meriva

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 148,78 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A | 12 | 74 | 750 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e38-12v-74ah-750a |
| Car battery Varta E43 12V 72Ah 680A | 12 | 72 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e43-12v-72ah-680a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N60 12V 60Ah 640A EFB | 12 | 60 | 640 | EFB | 91,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n60-12v-60ah-640a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 107,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta D59 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d59-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D21 12V 61Ah 600A | 12 | 61 | 600 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 69,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d21-12v-61ah-600a |

## How to know which battery your Vauxhall Meriva takes

Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else.

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.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Meriva needs

Start-Stop on the modern Meriva 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 Vauxhall Meriva take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 7 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 74 Ah and 540 to 760 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM, Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A, Car battery Varta E43 12V 72Ah 680A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Vauxhall Meriva battery cost?
Between 64.80 € and 148.78 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM, 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 Meriva is?
By the registration year: Meriva Mk II (2010-2017); Meriva A (2003-2010). 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 Vauxhall Meriva 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: 2026-10-26 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/vauxhall/meriva