Suzuki Vitara in version 1 was produced in the years 1988 – 1999. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Suzuki Vitara (1988-1999):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
1 – positive on the left side	3	B0
0 – positive on the right side	1	B9
0 – positive on the right side	1	B01

As you can see, in case of Suzuki Vitara, even the basic parameters of the batteries (battery layout, terminal types and base hold-down) are not identical for all engine versions. For this reason, care must be taken to match the battery to a specific engine.

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Suzuki Vitara 1 – petrol engines:

• 1.6
• 1.6i 16V
• 2.0 16V
• 2.0 V6 24V
• 2.5 V6 24V

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 19	40 Ah 330 A	187x127x227 mm	More
Exide Excell EB357	35 Ah 240 A	187x127x220 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP055	40 Ah 360 A	187x127x220 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic A15	40 Ah 330 A	187x127x227 mm	More

For the 1.6, 1.6i 16V, 2.0 16V petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 187x127x220 mm or 187x127x227 mm with a capacity exceeding 32 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB357 which capacity is 35 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 240 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Premium LP055 of a capacity 40Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 360 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B0.

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Suzuki Vitara 1 – diesel engines:

• 1.9 D (ET)
• 2.0 TD
• 2.0 TD Intercooler

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 26	70 Ah 630 A	261x175x220 mm	More
Exide Excell EB704	70 Ah 540 A	270x173x222 mm	More
Exide Premium EA754	75 Ah 630 A	270x173x222 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E23	70 Ah 630 A	261x175x220 mm	More

The three above-mentioned diesel engines, namely 1.9 D (ET), 2.0 TD and 2.0 TD Intercooler, should be paired with batteries sized 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm with a capacity of at least 67 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB704 of a capacity 70Ah and 540A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA754 of a capacity 75 Ah, having 630A Cold Cranking Amps.

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If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Suzuki Vitara , 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

Suzuki Baleno I (1995-2002) battery

Suzuki Grand Vitara I (1998-2005) battery

Suzuki Grand Vitara II (2005-2014) battery

Suzuki Ignis I (2000-2003) battery

Suzuki Ignis II (2003-2008) battery

Suzuki Jimny 3 (FJ) (1998-) battery

Suzuki Kizashi (2009-2014) battery

Suzuki Liana (2001-2007) battery

Suzuki Samurai (1998-2004) battery

Suzuki Splash (2008-2014) battery

Suzuki Swift 2 (1989-2004) battery

Suzuki Swift 3 (2005-2010) battery

Suzuki Swift 4 (2010-) battery

Suzuki SX4 GY (2006-2013) battery