Fiat Panda I (1980-2003) – batteries


Fiat Panda in version I was produced in the years 1980 – 2003. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Fiat Panda (1980-2003):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B13

Fiat Panda I – petrol engines:
  • 1000
  • 1000 i.e. CAT
  • 1100
  • 1100 4×4
  • 1100 Trekking 4×4
  • 650
  • 750
  • 750 CAT
  • 800
  • 900
  • 950
  • 950 4×4

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S3S30 0040 Ah340 A175x175x190 mmB13More
Bosch S4S40 0044 Ah420 A175x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ClassicEC40040 Ah320 A175x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ExcellEB44044 Ah400 A175x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas PremiumLP20240 Ah340 A175x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Black DynamicA1640 Ah340 A175x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Blue DynamicB3644 Ah420 A175x175x190 mmB13More
For these petrol engines, we recommend batteries with dimensions of 175x175x190 mm and a capacity exceeding 37 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Classic EC400 which capacity is 40 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 320 A. The most powerful battery is Varta Blue Dynamic B36 of a capacity 44Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 420 A. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

Fiat Panda I – petrol engines:
  • 1000 4×4

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S3S30 0245 Ah400 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Bosch S4S40 0252 Ah470 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Bosch S5S50 0254 Ah530 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ClassicEC44044 Ah360 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ExcellEB50050 Ah450 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Exide PremiumEA53053 Ah540 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords StandardHCB 01252 Ah450 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Black DynamicB1945 Ah400 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Blue DynamicC2252 Ah470 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver DynamicC3054 Ah530 A207x175x190 mmB13More
For the Fiat Panda with a 1000 4×4 gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 207x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 41 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Classic EC440 which capacity is 44 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 360 A. The most powerful battery is Bosch S5 S50 02 of a capacity 54Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 530 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Fiat Panda I – diesel engines:
  • 1300 D

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S3S30 0556 Ah480 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Bosch S4S40 0560 Ah540 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Bosch S5S50 0563 Ah610 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ClassicEC55055 Ah460 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ExcellEB62062 Ah540 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Exide PremiumEA64064 Ah640 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords EssentialsHB 02756 Ah480 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords StandardHCB 02762 Ah550 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas SupremeLS02765 Ah640 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Black DynamicC1456 Ah480 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Blue DynamicD2460 Ah540 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver DynamicD1563 Ah610 A242x175x190 mmB13More
The Fiat Panda with a 1300 D diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 242x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 52 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Classic EC550 of a capacity 55Ah and 460A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS027 of a capacity 65 Ah, having 640A Cold Cranking Amps. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Fiat Panda , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

Fiat 500 (2007-) battery
Fiat 500C Convertible (2009-) battery
Fiat 500L (2012-) battery
Fiat 500X (2014-) battery
Fiat Barchetta (1995-2005) battery
Fiat Brava (1995-2002) battery
Fiat Bravo I (182) (1995-2002) battery
Fiat Bravo II (198) (2007-2014) battery
Fiat Cinquecento (1991-1999) battery
Fiat Croma I (154) (1985-1996) battery
Fiat Croma II (194) (2005-2011) battery
Fiat Doblo I (2000-2009) battery
Fiat Doblo II (2010-) battery
Fiat Ducato I (1981-1994) battery
Fiat Ducato II (230L) (1994-2002) battery
Fiat Ducato II FL (244) (2002-2006) battery
Fiat Ducato III (250) (2006-) battery
Fiat Fiorino III (2007-) battery
Fiat Freemont (2011-2016) battery
Fiat Grande Punto (2005-2012) battery
Fiat Idea (2003-2012) battery
Fiat Linea (2007-2015) battery
Fiat Marea (1996-2002) battery
Fiat Multipla I (1999-2004) battery
Fiat Multipla II (2004-2010) battery
Fiat Palio I (1996-2011) battery
Fiat Palio Weekend I (1996-2011) battery
Fiat Panda II (2003-2012) battery
Fiat Panda III (2012-) battery
Fiat Punto I (1993-1999) battery
Fiat Punto II (1999-) battery
Fiat Seicento (1997-2010) battery
Fiat Stilo (2001-2010) battery
Fiat Tipo (2015-) battery


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