VW Transporter in version T5 was produced in the years 2003 - 2015. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.
Basic parameters of batteries suitable for VW Transporter (2003-2015):
| Layout | Terminal types | Base hold-down |
|---|
| 0 - positive on the right side | 1 | B13 |
VW Transporter T5 - petrol engines:
2.0
2.0 TSI (150 kW)
2.0 TSI 4motion (150 kW)
| Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
|---|
| Bosch S4 | S40 05 | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Bosch S5 | S50 05 | 63 Ah | 610 A | 242x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Excell | EB620 | 62 Ah | 540 A | 242x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Premium | EA640 | 64 Ah | 640 A | 242x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Blue Dynamic | D24 | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic | D15 | 63 Ah | 610 A | 242x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
In the case of these petrol engines, we choose batteries in size 242x175x190 mm, which capacity exceeds 59 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S4 S40 05 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA640 of a capacity 64Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 640 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
VW Transporter T5 - petrol engines:
3.2 V6
3.2 V6 4motion
| Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
|---|
| Bosch S4 | S40 08 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Bosch S5 | S50 08 | 77 Ah | 780 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Excell | EB740 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Premium | EA770 | 77 Ah | 760 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Blue Dynamic | E11 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic | E44 | 77 Ah | 780 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
In the case of these petrol engines, we choose batteries in size 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, which capacity exceeds 71 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB740 which capacity is 74 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 680 A. The most powerful battery is Varta Silver Dynamic E44 of a capacity 77Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
VW Transporter T5 - petrol engines:
2.0 TSI (110 kW)
| Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
|---|
| Bosch S4 | S40 13 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Bosch S5 | S50 13 | 100 Ah | 830 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Excell | EB950 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Premium | EA1000 | 100 Ah | 900 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Blue Dynamic | G3 | 95 Ah | 800 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic | H3 | 100 Ah | 830 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
In the case of these petrol engines, we choose batteries in size 352x175x190 mm or 353x175x190 mm, which capacity exceeds 92 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB950 which capacity is 95 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 800 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA1000 of a capacity 100Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 900 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
VW Transporter T5 - petrol engines:
2.0 TSI (110 kW) - with Start-Stop system
| Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
|---|
| Bosch S5 AGM | S5A 13 | 95 Ah | 850 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide AGM | EK950 | 95 Ah | 850 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic AGM | G14 | 95 Ah | 850 A | 353x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Above versions of VW Transporter are equipped with Start-Stop system and in this case e should use batteries made AGM technology. Matching batteries have dimensions 353x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 95 Ah of a capacity and 850 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the above list have the same capacity 95Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 850 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
VW Transporter T5 - diesel engines:
2.0 TDI (84 kW) - with Start-Stop system
| Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
|---|
| Bosch S5 AGM | S5A 08 | 70 Ah | 760 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide AGM | EK700 | 70 Ah | 760 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic AGM | E39 | 70 Ah | 760 A | 278x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
Above versions of VW Transporter are equipped with Start-Stop system and in this case e should use batteries made AGM technology. Matching batteries have dimensions 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 760 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the above list have the same capacity 70Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 760 A. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.
VW Transporter T5 - diesel engines:
1.9 TDI
2.0 BiTDI
2.0 BiTDI 4motion
2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI 4motion
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI 4motion
| Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
|---|
| Bosch S5 | S50 11 | 85 Ah | 800 A | 315x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Excell | EB800 | 80 Ah | 640 A | 315x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Exide Premium | EA900 | 90 Ah | 720 A | 315x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Blue Dynamic | F16 | 80 Ah | 740 A | 315x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
| Varta Silver Dynamic | F19 | 85 Ah | 800 A | 315x175x190 mm | B13 | More |
These diesel engines should work with batteries of dimensions 315x175x190 mm, which capacity is minimum 77 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB800 of a capacity 80Ah and 640A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA900 of a capacity 90 Ah, having 720A Cold Cranking Amps. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
See also information about other cars of this manufacturer