Subaru Forester in version IV was produced in the years 2012 – 2018. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Subaru Forester (2012-2018):

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

As you can see, in case of Subaru Forester, 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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Subaru Forester IV – petrol engines:

• 2.0 X
• 2.0 XT

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

For Subaru Forester IV with 2.0 X or 2.0 XT petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm and with a capacity exceeding 67 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB704 which capacity is 70 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA754 of a capacity 75Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 630 A.

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Subaru Forester IV – diesel engines:

• 2.0 D

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 Subaru Forester IV with a 2.0 D diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm, with a minimum capacity of 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 Subaru Forester , 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

Subaru BRZ (2012-) battery

Subaru Forester I (1997-2002) battery

Subaru Forester II (2002-2008) battery

Subaru Forester III (2008-2013) battery

Subaru Outback II (1999-2004) battery

Subaru Outback III (2003-2009) battery

Subaru Outback IV (2009-2014) battery

Subaru XV (2012-) battery