# Volkswagen Scirocco battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> We stock 14 batteries that fit the Volkswagen Scirocco across its 3 generations (1990-2018), from 41 to 80 Ah, with cold cranking between 360 and 780 A and prices starting at 57.90 € including VAT.

## Which battery does a Volkswagen Scirocco take?

It depends on the engine. Volkswagen Scirocco owners mostly buy Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah (122.95 €), Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (72.95 €) and Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (83.95 €) 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 Scirocco engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI (103 kW / 140 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-tdi-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.0 R (206 kW / 280 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-r-206-kw-280cv |
| 2.0 TDI (100 kW / 136 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-tdi-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 TFSI (147 kW / 200 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-tfsi-147-kw-200cv |
| 1.4 TSI (110 kW / 150 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/14-tsi-110-kw-150cv |
| 1.4 TSI (118 kW / 160 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/14-tsi-118-kw-160cv |
| 1.4 TSI (90 kW / 122 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/14-tsi-90-kw-122cv |
| 1.4 TSI (92 kW / 125 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta N60 Dynamic EFB 60Ah | 91,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/14-tsi-92-kw-125cv |
| 1.4 TSi (118 kW / 160 CV) | Scirocco Van (2008–2014) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-van-137/14-tsi-118-kw-160cv |
| 1.4 TSi (90 kW / 122 CV) | Scirocco Van (2008–2014) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-van-137/14-tsi-90-kw-122cv |
| 2.0 R (188 kW / 256 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-r-188-kw-256cv |
| 2.0 R (195 kW / 265 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-r-195-kw-265cv |
| 2.0 TDI (110 kW / 150 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-tdi-110-kw-150cv |
| 2.0 TDI (125 kW / 170 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-tdi-125-kw-170cv |
| 2.0 TDI (130 kW / 177 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-tdi-130-kw-177cv |
| 2.0 TDI (135 kW / 184 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-tdi-135-kw-184cv |
| 2.0 TDi (103 kW / 140 CV) | Scirocco Van (2008–2014) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-van-137/20-tdi-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.0 TDi (125 kW / 170 CV) | Scirocco Van (2008–2014) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-van-137/20-tdi-125-kw-170cv |
| 2.0 TFSi (155 kW / 211 CV) | Scirocco Van (2008–2014) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-van-137/20-tfsi-155-kw-211cv |
| 2.0 TSI (132 kW / 180 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-tsi-132-kw-180cv |
| 2.0 TSI (155 kW / 210 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-tsi-155-kw-210cv |
| 2.0 TSI (162 kW / 220 CV) | Scirocco III (2008–2018) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138/20-tsi-162-kw-220cv |
| 1.3 (40 kW / 55 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/13-40-kw-55cv |
| 1.3 (44 kW / 60 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/13-44-kw-60cv |
| 1.5 (51 kW / 70 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/15-51-kw-70cv |
| 1.6 (51 kW / 70 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/16-51-kw-70cv |
| 1.6 (53 kW / 72 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/16-53-kw-72cv |
| 1.6 (55 kW / 75 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/16-55-kw-75cv |
| 1.6 (63 kW / 85 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/16-63-kw-85cv |
| 1.6 (81 kW / 110 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/16-81-kw-110cv |
| 1.8 (66 kW / 90 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/18-66-kw-90cv |
| 1.8 (70 kW / 95 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/18-70-kw-95cv |
| 1.8 (82 kW / 112 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/18-82-kw-112cv |
| 1.8 16V (102 kW / 139 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/18-16v-102-kw-139cv |
| 1.8 16V (95 kW / 129 CV) | Scirocco (1990–1992) | Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 44Ah | 57,90 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b/18-16v-95-kw-129cv |

## Volkswagen Scirocco generations

Batteries change from one generation to the next. When two share a year, the body style — or simply the plate — settles it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scirocco III | 2008–2018 | berlina | 42 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-iii-137-138 |
| Scirocco Van | 2008–2014 | van | 14 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-van-137 |
| Scirocco | 1990–1992 | berlina | 52 | /gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco-53b |

## Best-selling batteries for the Volkswagen Scirocco

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 72,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 122,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N70 Dynamic EFB 12V 70Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 70 | 760 | EFB | 124,98 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n70-efb-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N60 Dynamic EFB 12V 60Ah 640A EFB | 12 | 60 | 640 | EFB | 91,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n60-12v-60ah-640a |
| Car battery Varta B18 Dynamic SLI 12V 44Ah 440A | 12 | 44 | 440 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 57,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b18-12v-44ah-440a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 Dynamic AGM 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 107,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 67,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |
| Car battery Varta D21 Dynamic SLI 12V 61Ah 600A | 12 | 61 | 600 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 69,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d21-12v-61ah-600a |
| Car battery Varta C6 Dynamic SLI 12V 52Ah 520A | 12 | 52 | 520 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 57,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c6-12v-52ah-520a |

## How to know which battery your Volkswagen Scirocco 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.

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 Scirocco needs

If your Scirocco has Start-Stop, the battery works far harder than usual — hundreds of restarts a day rather than a handful. That calls for EFB or AGM, depending on whether the system is basic or includes regenerative braking. A conventional battery there lasts months and can make the car switch Start-Stop off.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Volkswagen Scirocco take?
It depends on the engine. Volkswagen Scirocco owners mostly buy Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah (122.95 €), Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (72.95 €) and Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (83.95 €) 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 Scirocco battery cost?
Between 57.90 € and 124.98 €, 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 Scirocco is?
By the registration year: Scirocco III (2008-2018); Scirocco Van (2008-2014); Scirocco (1990-1992). 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 replace the battery of my Volkswagen Scirocco myself?
On most versions, yes: disconnect the negative terminal first, then the positive, release the clamp and fit the new battery in reverse order. On Start-Stop models or cars with battery management (BMS), register the new battery with a diagnostic tool so the ECU adjusts charging.

### How do I know the battery in my Volkswagen Scirocco is worn out?
Typical signs: sluggish cranking in the cold, headlights dimming on start-up, a battery warning on the dash or electronics resetting. A workshop can check resting voltage (below 12.4 V means discharged) and cranking capacity in a minute.

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Updated: 2026-11-14 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volkswagen/scirocco