# Volkswagen Passat-B3B4 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> Looking for a battery for your Volkswagen Passat-B3B4? Here are the 14 that fit its 3 generations (1990-1997): 41 to 100 Ah, 360 to 830 A cold cranking, from 56.40 € inc. VAT.

## Which battery does a Volkswagen Passat-B3B4 take?

It depends on the engine. Volkswagen Passat-B3B4 owners mostly buy Varta E44 77Ah (85.40 €), Varta D15 63Ah (81.80 €) 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.

## Recommended battery for each Volkswagen Passat-B3B4 engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 16V (100 kW / 136 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/18-16v-100-kw-136cv |
| 1.9 TDI (66 kW / 90 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/19-tdi-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.6 (53 kW / 72 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/16-53-kw-72cv |
| 1.6 (53 kW / 72 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta B18 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/16-53-kw-72cv |
| 1.6 (55 kW / 75 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/16-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.6 (55 kW / 75 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta B18 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/16-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.6 (74 kW / 101 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/16-74-kw-101cv |
| 1.6 (74 kW / 101 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta B18 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/16-74-kw-101cv |
| 1.6 TD (59 kW / 80 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/16-td-59-kw-80cv |
| 1.6 TD (59 kW / 80 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/16-td-59-kw-80cv |
| 1.8 (102 kW / 139 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/18-102-kw-139cv |
| 1.8 (55 kW / 75 CV) | Passat B3/B4 II (1990–1996) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-315-3a5/18-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.8 (55 kW / 75 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/18-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.8 (55 kW / 75 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/18-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.8 (66 kW / 90 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/18-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.8 (66 kW / 90 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/18-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.8 (79 kW / 107 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/18-79-kw-107cv |
| 1.8 (79 kW / 107 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/18-79-kw-107cv |
| 1.8 (82 kW / 112 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/18-82-kw-112cv |
| 1.8 (82 kW / 112 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/18-82-kw-112cv |
| 1.8 16V (100 kW / 136 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/18-16v-100-kw-136cv |
| 1.8 G60 Syncro (118 kW / 160 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/18-g60-syncro-118-kw-160cv |
| 1.8 G60 Syncro (118 kW / 160 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/18-g60-syncro-118-kw-160cv |
| 1.8 GL (102 kW / 139 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/18-gl-102-kw-139cv |
| 1.9 D (50 kW / 68 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/19-d-50-kw-68cv |
| 1.9 D (50 kW / 68 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/19-d-50-kw-68cv |
| 1.9 TD (55 kW / 75 CV) | Passat B3/B4 II (1990–1996) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-315-3a5/19-td-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.9 TD (55 kW / 75 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/19-td-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.9 TD (55 kW / 75 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/19-td-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.9 TDI (66 kW / 90 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/19-tdi-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.9 TDI (81 kW / 110 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/19-tdi-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.9 TDI (81 kW / 110 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/19-tdi-81-kw-110cv |
| 2.0 (79 kW / 107 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/20-79-kw-107cv |
| 2.0 (79 kW / 107 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/20-79-kw-107cv |
| 2.0 (85 kW / 115 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/20-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.0 (85 kW / 115 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/20-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.0 (85 kW / 116 CV) | Passat B3/B4 II (1990–1996) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-315-3a5/20-85-kw-116cv |
| 2.0 (85 kW / 116 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/20-85-kw-116cv |
| 2.0 16V (100 kW / 136 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta D24 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/20-16v-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 16V (100 kW / 136 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/20-16v-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 16V (110 kW / 150 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/20-16v-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 16V (110 kW / 150 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/20-16v-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 Syncro (85 kW / 115 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/20-syncro-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.0 Syncro (85 kW / 115 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta E38 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/20-syncro-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.0 Syncro (85 kW / 116 CV) | Passat B3/B4 II (1990–1996) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-315-3a5/20-syncro-85-kw-116cv |
| 2.8 VR6 (128 kW / 174 CV) | Passat B3/B4 I (1990–1997) | Varta E11 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i/28-vr6-128-kw-174cv |
| 2.8 VR6 (128 kW / 174 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta H3 100Ah | 109,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/28-vr6-128-kw-174cv |
| 2.9 VR6 Syncro (135 kW / 184 CV) | Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990–1997) | Varta H3 100Ah | 109,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i/29-vr6-syncro-135-kw-184cv |

## Volkswagen Passat-B3B4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat B3/B4 Variant | 1990–1997 | berlina | 72 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-variant-3a5-35i |
| Passat B3/B4 I | 1990–1997 | berlina | 63 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-3a2-35i |
| Passat B3/B4 II | 1990–1996 | berlina | 8 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4-315-3a5 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Volkswagen Passat-B3B4

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 74,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A | 12 | 100 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 109,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h3-12v-100ah-830a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| 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 |
| Car battery Varta E9 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e9-12v-70ah-640a |
| Car battery Varta B18 12V 44Ah 440A | 12 | 44 | 440 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 57,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b18-12v-44ah-440a |
| Car battery Varta C30 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 67,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |
| Car battery Varta C14 12V 56Ah 480A | 12 | 56 | 480 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 56,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c14-12v-56ah-480a |
| Car battery Varta E13 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e13-12v-70ah-640a |

## How to know which battery your Volkswagen Passat-B3B4 takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

Another route is the vehicle paperwork: the registration date places you in one of the generations listed. In the overlap years, body style is the detail that separates them.

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.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Volkswagen Passat-B3B4 take?
It depends on the engine. Volkswagen Passat-B3B4 owners mostly buy Varta E44 77Ah (85.40 €), Varta D15 63Ah (81.80 €) 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.

### How much does a Volkswagen Passat-B3B4 battery cost?
Between 56.40 € and 109.90 €, 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 Passat-B3B4 is?
By the registration year: Passat B3/B4 Variant (1990-1997); Passat B3/B4 I (1990-1997); Passat B3/B4 II (1990-1996). 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 Passat-B3B4 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: 2026-10-31 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/passat-b3b4