# VOLKSWAGEN Golf batteries

> 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 45.10 € inc. VAT.

## VOLKSWAGEN Golf generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf VIII Variant | 2020–2025 | berlina | 17 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-viii-variant-cg5-db5 |
| Golf VIII | 2019–2025 | berlina | 36 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-viii-cd1-da1 |
| Golf Sportsvan VII | 2014–2020 | berlina | 29 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-sportsvan-vii-am1-an1 |
| Golf Alltrack VII Variant | 2014–2020 | berlina | 5 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-alltrack-vii-variant-ba5-bv5 |
| Golf VII Variant | 2013–2022 | berlina | 55 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-vii-variant-ba5-bv5 |
| Golf Van VII Variant | 2013–2017 | van | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-van-vii-variant-ba5 |
| Golf VII | 2012–2021 | berlina | 72 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-vii-5g1-bq1-be1-be2 |
| Golf VII Van | 2012–2017 | van | 19 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-vii-van-5g1 |
| Golf VI Convertible | 2011–2017 | berlina | 29 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-vi-convertible-517 |
| Golf VI Variant | 2009–2014 | berlina | 35 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-vi-variant-aj5 |
| Golf Van VI Variant | 2009–2014 | van | 14 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-van-vi-variant-aj5 |
| Golf Plus Van | 2009–2014 | van | 20 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-plus-van-521 |
| Golf VI | 2008–2014 | berlina | 68 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-vi-5k1 |
| Golf VI Van | 2008–2012 | van | 28 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-vi-van-5k1 |
| Golf V Variant | 2007–2009 | berlina | 28 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-v-variant-1k5 |
| Golf IV II | 2006–2025 | berlina | 8 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-iv-9b3 |
| Golf Plus V | 2004–2013 | berlina | 53 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-plus-v-5m1-521 |
| Golf V | 2003–2010 | berlina | 62 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-v-1k1 |
| Golf IV Variant | 1999–2006 | berlina | 56 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-iv-variant-1j5 |
| Golf Van IV Variant | 1999–2006 | van | 17 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-van-iv-variant-1j5 |
| Golf IV Cabriolet | 1998–2002 | cabrio | 12 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-iv-cabriolet-1e7 |
| Golf IV I | 1997–2008 | berlina | 66 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-iv-1j1 |
| Golf IV Van | 1997–2004 | van | 12 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-iv-van-1j1 |
| Golf III Variant | 1993–1999 | berlina | 50 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-iii-variant-1h5 |
| Golf III Cabriolet | 1993–1998 | cabrio | 16 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-iii-cabriolet-1e7 |
| Golf Van III Variant | 1991–1999 | van | 14 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-van-iii-variant-1h5 |
| Golf III Van | 1991–1997 | van | 21 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-iii-van-1h1 |
| Golf III | 1990–2000 | berlina | 67 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-iii-1h1 |
| Golf II | 1990–1992 | berlina | 124 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-ii-19e-1g1 |
| Golf I Cabriolet | 1990–1993 | cabrio | 41 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-i-cabriolet-155 |
| Golf II Van | 1990–1991 | van | 12 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf-ii-van-19e-1g1 |

## Best-selling batteries for the VOLKSWAGEN Golf

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 66,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 78,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 118,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 59,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta G7 12V 95Ah 830A | 12 | 95 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 96,28 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g7-12v-95ah-830a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N70 12V 70Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 70 | 760 | EFB | 110,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n70-efb-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 70,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Car battery Varta E38 12V 74Ah 750A | 12 | 74 | 750 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e38-12v-74ah-750a |
| Car battery Varta E43 12V 72Ah 680A | 12 | 72 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 74,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e43-12v-72ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E9 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 67,54 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e9-12v-70ah-640a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N60 12V 60Ah 640A EFB | 12 | 60 | 640 | EFB | 90,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n60-12v-60ah-640a |
| Car battery Varta B18 12V 44Ah 440A | 12 | 44 | 440 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 45,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b18-12v-44ah-440a |

## 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.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a VOLKSWAGEN Golf take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 25 compatible batteries in total, from 41 to 95 Ah and 360 to 830 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A, Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a VOLKSWAGEN Golf battery cost?
Between 45.10 € and 126.65 €, 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.

### How do I know which generation my Golf is?
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.

### 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 VOLKSWAGEN Golf 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: 2026-08-04 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/golf