Toyota Corolla E12 (2001-2007) – batteries




Toyota Corolla in version E12 was produced in the years 2001 – 2007. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Toyota Corolla (2001-2007):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B13
0 – positive on the right side3+AdapterB1
0 – positive on the right side3B0
As you can see, in case of Toyota Corolla, 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.

Toyota Corolla E12 – petrol engines:
  • 1.3

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 18
40 Ah
330 A
187x127x227 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB356
35 Ah
240 A
187x127x220 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA456
45 Ah
390 A
237x136x227 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP054
40 Ah
360 A
187x127x220 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
A14
40 Ah
330 A
187x127x227 mmMore
For the Toyota Corolla E12 with a 1.3 gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 187x127x220 mm, 187x127x227 mm or 237x136x227 mm, whose capacity exceeds 35 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB356 which capacity is 35 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 240 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA456 of a capacity 45Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 390 A.

Toyota Corolla E12 – petrol engines:
  • 1.4 VVT-i
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 1.6 VVT-i

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S3
S30 05
56 Ah
480 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S4
S40 05
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 05
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Classic
EC550
55 Ah
460 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB620
62 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA640
64 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Essentials
HB 027
56 Ah
480 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 027
62 Ah
550 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS027
65 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Black Dynamic
C14
56 Ah
480 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D24
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
D15
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
For the 1.4 VVT-i, 1.5, 1.6 petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 242x175x190 mm with a capacity exceeding 52 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Classic EC550 which capacity is 55 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 460 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS027 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 640 A. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

Toyota Corolla E12 – petrol engines:
  • 1.8
  • 1.8 VVTi
  • 1.8 VVTL-i TS

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 05
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 05
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB620
62 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA640
64 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 027
62 Ah
550 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS027
65 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D24
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
D15
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
The above three petrol engines of the Toyota Corolla E12, namely 1.8 ,1.8 VVTi and 1.8 VVTL-i TS, will perform best with batteries of at least 59 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 S4 S40 05 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS027 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 640 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Toyota Corolla E12 – diesel engines:
  • 1.4 D
  • 1.4 D-4D
  • 2.0 D-4D

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 08
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 08
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB740
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA770
77 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 096
76 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP096
75 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS096
78 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E11
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
E44
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
The three above-mentioned diesel engines, namely 1.4 D, 1.4 D-4D and 2.0 D-4D, should be paired with batteries sized 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm with a capacity of at least 71 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S4 S40 08 of a capacity 74Ah and 680A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78 Ah, having 780A Cold Cranking Amps. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Toyota Corolla , 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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