Opel Vectra B (1995-2002) – batteries

Opel Vectra in version B was produced in the years 1995 – 2002. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Opel Vectra (1995-2002):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side	1	B13

Opel Vectra B – petrol engines:
1.6
1.8
2.0 i 8V

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S3 S30 04	53 Ah 500 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Bosch S4 S40 04	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 04	61 Ah 600 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Exide Classic EC542	54 Ah 500 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Exide Excell EB602	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Exide Premium EA612	61 Ah 600 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Halfords Essentials HB 075	56 Ah 500 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 075	60 Ah 550 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS075	62 Ah 600 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Varta Black Dynamic C11	53 Ah 500 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic D59	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic D21	61 Ah 600 A	242x175x175 mm	More

The above three petrol engines of the Opel Vectra B, namely 1.6 ,1.8 and 2.0 i 8V, will perform best with batteries of at least 51 Ah capacity. We recommend choosing higher-end battery models for cars with a large number of optional extras. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S3 S30 04 which capacity is 53 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 500 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS075 of a capacity 62Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 600 A. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Opel Vectra B – petrol engines:
2.0 i 16V
2.2 i 16V
2.5 i GSi
2.6 i V6

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 04	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 04	61 Ah 600 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Exide Excell EB602	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Exide Premium EA612	61 Ah 600 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 075	60 Ah 550 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS075	62 Ah 600 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic D59	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x175 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic D21	61 Ah 600 A	242x175x175 mm	More

For the 2.0 i 16V, 2.2 i 16V, 2.5 i GSi petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 242x175x175 mm with a capacity exceeding 57 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S4 S40 04 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS075 of a capacity 62Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 600 A. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Opel Vectra B – diesel engines:
1.7 TD
2.0 DI
2.0 DTI

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S3 S30 07	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x175 mm	More
Bosch S4 S40 07	72 Ah 680 A	278x175x175 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 07	74 Ah 750 A	278x175x175 mm	More
Exide Classic EC652	65 Ah 540 A	278x175x175 mm	More
Exide Excell EB712	71 Ah 670 A	278x175x175 mm	More
Exide Premium EA722	72 Ah 720 A	278x175x175 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP100	72 Ah 680 A	278x175x175 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS100	74 Ah 750 A	278x175x175 mm	More
Varta Black Dynamic E9	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x175 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E43	72 Ah 680 A	278x175x175 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic E38	74 Ah 750 A	278x175x175 mm	More

The three above-mentioned diesel engines, namely 1.7 TD, 2.0 DI and 2.0 DTI, should be paired with batteries sized 276x175x175 mm or 278x175x175 mm with a capacity of at least 62 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Classic EC652 of a capacity 65Ah and 540A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Bosch S5 S50 07 of a capacity 74 Ah, having 750A Cold Cranking Amps. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Opel Vectra B – diesel engines:
2.2 DTI

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 10	80 Ah 740 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 10	85 Ah 800 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Exide Excell EB802	80 Ah 700 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Exide Premium EA852	85 Ah 800 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 110	80 Ah 760 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic F17	80 Ah 740 A	315x175x175 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic F18	85 Ah 800 A	315x175x175 mm	More

The Opel Vectra B with a 2.2 DTI diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 315x175x175 mm, with a minimum capacity of 77 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB802 of a capacity 80Ah and 700A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Varta Silver Dynamic F18 of a capacity 85 Ah, having 800A Cold Cranking Amps. All batteries compatible with the 2.2 DTI engine have a B13 mount.

If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Opel Vectra , 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!

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Opel Vectra B (1995-2002) – batteries

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Opel Vectra (1995-2002):

Opel Vectra B – petrol engines:
1.6
1.8
2.0 i 8V

Opel Vectra B – petrol engines:
2.0 i 16V
2.2 i 16V
2.5 i GSi
2.6 i V6

Opel Vectra B – diesel engines:
1.7 TD
2.0 DI
2.0 DTI

Opel Vectra B – diesel engines:
2.2 DTI

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Opel Vectra B (1995-2002) – batteries

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Opel Vectra (1995-2002):

Opel Vectra B – petrol engines:1.6 1.8 2.0 i 8V

Opel Vectra B – petrol engines:2.0 i 16V 2.2 i 16V 2.5 i GSi 2.6 i V6

Opel Vectra B – diesel engines:1.7 TD 2.0 DI 2.0 DTI

Opel Vectra B – diesel engines:2.2 DTI

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Opel Vectra B – petrol engines:
1.6
1.8
2.0 i 8V

Opel Vectra B – petrol engines:
2.0 i 16V
2.2 i 16V
2.5 i GSi
2.6 i V6

Opel Vectra B – diesel engines:
1.7 TD
2.0 DI
2.0 DTI

Opel Vectra B – diesel engines:
2.2 DTI