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Volkswagen Golf battery: what each engine takes, with prices

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Which battery does a Volkswagen take?

Based on 525 orders from Volkswagen owners, the best-selling batteries are battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A and Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A. Capacity ranges from 3 to 120 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.

Which battery each Volkswagen takes

ModelEngineBest sellerAlternativeFrom
Golf Petrol / diesel battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A 85.40 €
Golf Hybrid battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM 134.95 €
Passat Petrol / diesel battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A 74.95 €
Polo Petrol / diesel battery Varta N60 12V 60Ah 640A EFB Car battery Varta C30 12V 54Ah 530A 67.40 €
Touran Petrol / diesel battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A 85.40 €
Transporter Petrol / diesel battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM Car battery Varta F19 12V 85Ah 800A 101.80 €
Tiguan Petrol / diesel battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM battery Varta N70 12V 70Ah 760A EFB 124.98 €
Touareg Petrol / diesel battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM Car battery Varta I1 12V 110Ah 920A 123.70 €

For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 525 real orders from Volkswagen owners.

What Volkswagen owners buy

Reviews from Volkswagen owners

  • ★★★★★

    «Montei na caddy 2.0 impecável !! Preço competitivo e material de topo! Recomendo a compra»

    Diogo N. · Volkswagen Caddy Iv Mpv · Exide EL700 12V 70Ah 760A EFB
  • ★★★★★

    «La batería y el envío muy buenos. Va perfecta para coche. Muy importante llevar una buena bateria»

    Enrique R. · Volkswagen Passat B8 · Tudor TK720 12V 72Ah 760A AGM
  • ★★★★★

    «Preços competitivos, boa qualidade, mais nada a dizer. Continuem assim 😁»

    Bruno L. · Volkswagen Vento · Tudor TB500 12V 50Ah 450A

Looking for a battery for your Volkswagen Golf? Here are the 25 that fit its 31 generations (1990-2025): 41 to 95 Ah, 360 to 830 A cold cranking, from 53.20 € inc. VAT.

  • 📅 1990–2025
  • 🚗 31 generations
  • 🔋 25 compatible batteries
  • from 53.20 €

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on the engine. Volkswagen Golf owners mostly buy Varta A7 70Ah (134.95 €), Varta E44 77Ah (85.40 €) and Varta E11 74Ah (74.95 €) 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.
Between 53.20 € and 134.95 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, EFB, AGM). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.
By the registration year: Golf VIII Variant (2020-2025); Golf VIII (2019-2025); Golf Sportsvan VII (2014-2020); Golf Alltrack VII Variant (2014-2020); Golf VII Variant (2013-2022); Golf Van VII Variant (2013-2017). 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 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.
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.

Which battery does a Volkswagen Golf take?

It depends on the engine. Volkswagen Golf owners mostly buy Varta A7 70Ah (134.95 €), Varta E44 77Ah (85.40 €) and Varta E11 74Ah (74.95 €) 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.

Source: 165 orders from customers with a Volkswagen Golf (our own data). · Updated

Recommended battery for each Volkswagen Golf engine

EngineGenerationRecommended batteryPrice
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 105 CV Golf V (2003–2010) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 110 CV Golf IV I (1997–2008) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 105 CV Golf VI (2008–2014) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 105 CV Golf VII Variant (2013–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 110 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 105 CV Golf V Variant (2007–2009) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 GTI 200 CV Golf V (2003–2010) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 90 CV Golf IV I (1997–2008) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 115 CV Golf IV I (1997–2008) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 130 CV Golf IV I (1997–2008) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 115 CV Golf VII Variant (2013–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 GTI 245 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV Golf VI (2008–2014) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.4 FSI 90 CV Golf V (2003–2010) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 102 CV Golf V (2003–2010) Varta D24 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 16V 140 CV Golf V (2003–2010) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 116 CV Golf VIII Variant (2020–2025) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 131 CV Golf VIII (2019–2025) Varta N60 60Ah €91.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 115 CV Golf Sportsvan VII (2014–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 150 CV Golf Sportsvan VII (2014–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 4motion 105 CV Golf VII Variant (2013–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDi BlueMotion 110 CV Golf Van VII Variant (2013–2017) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 150 CV Golf VII Variant (2013–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI 115 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta N60 60Ah €91.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.4 GTE Hybrid 204 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 90 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 105 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 115 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 GTD 184 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 GTI 230 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 150 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDi 105 CV Golf Plus Van (2009–2014) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 170 CV Golf VI (2008–2014) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 4motion 105 CV Golf V (2003–2010) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 170 CV Golf V (2003–2010) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 101 CV Golf IV I (1997–2008) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.8 112 CV Golf I Cabriolet (1990–1993) Varta B18 44Ah €57.90 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 GTI Clubsport 300 CV Golf VIII (2019–2025) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 125 CV Golf Sportsvan VII (2014–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 110 CV Golf Sportsvan VII (2014–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 4motion 184 CV Golf Alltrack VII Variant (2014–2020) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI 86 CV Golf VII Variant (2013–2022) Varta N60 60Ah €91.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI 115 CV Golf VII Variant (2013–2022) Varta N60 60Ah €91.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 125 CV Golf VII Variant (2013–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 4motion 110 CV Golf VII Variant (2013–2022) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI 86 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta N60 60Ah €91.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI 105 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta N60 60Ah €91.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI 110 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta N60 60Ah €91.40 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.4 TSi BlueMotion 140 CV Golf VII Van (2012–2017) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 4motion 110 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 GTI Clubsport 265 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 GTI TCR 290 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 R 4motion 280 CV Golf VII (2012–2021) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDi 140 CV Golf Van VI Variant (2009–2014) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 CV Golf VI (2008–2014) Varta E11 74Ah €74.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 MultiFuel 102 CV Golf VI (2008–2014) Varta D24 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 90 CV Golf VI (2008–2014) Varta A7 70Ah €134.95 incl. VAT View battery →
batteryVolkswagen Golf 2.0 GTi 210 CV Golf VI (2008–2014) Varta D24 60Ah €64.95 incl. VAT View battery →

Reviews from Volkswagen Golf owners

  • ★★★★★

    «Compra siempre las mismas y me dura 7 anos, arranca con el frío en Francia antes y con el calor de Andalucía. El cambio se hace en 15 minutos, muy sencillo. Golf 6 2012 - diesel»

    Marc-Antoine G. · Volkswagen Golf VI 1.6 TDI · Varta A7 70Ah ·
  • ★★★★★

    «Pago la entrega 24 horas y recibo dentro del tiempo. Gracias»

    Marc-Antoine G. · Volkswagen Golf VI 1.6 TDI · baterias.com ·
  • ★★★★★

    «En cuanto al arranque en frío, es pleno verano. Os iré contando.»

    Antonio G. · Volkswagen Golf Vi 2.0 Tdi · Varta E12 74Ah ·

Verified reviews from customers who bought for this model.

Best-selling batteries for the Volkswagen Golf · Updated 29/10/2026

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How to know which battery your Volkswagen Golf 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.

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 Golf needs

The later Golf generations run Start-Stop, which puts the battery through hundreds of micro-cycles a day. These cars require EFB (basic Start-Stop) or AGM (Start-Stop with regenerative braking): fitting a conventional battery instead cuts service life to a few months and the ECU may disable the function. Rule of thumb: never downgrade from the technology fitted at the factory.

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