Audi Q3 8U (from 2011) – batteries




Audi Q3 in version 8U is produced from 2011. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Audi Q3 (2011-):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B13

Audi Q3 8U – petrol engines:
  • 1.4 TFSI – with Start-Stop
  • 2.0 TFSI quattro – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 08
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK700
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK720
72 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
AGM 096
70 Ah
720 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
E39
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
What battery will be best for a Audi Q3 8U with 1.4 TFSI or 2.0 TFSI quattro engines? First and foremost, choose a battery made with AGM technology, as these engines have a start-stop system. Matching batteries have dimensions 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 720 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

Audi Q3 8U – petrol engines:
  • RS 2.5 quattro

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 11
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK800
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK820
82 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 115
80 Ah
800 A
317x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF115
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
F21
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
For the Audi Q3 8U with a RS 2.5 quattro gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 315x175x190 mm or 317x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 77 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S5 AGM S5A 11 which capacity is 80 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 800 A. The most powerful battery is Exide AGM EK820 of a capacity 82Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 800 A. All batteries compatible with the RS 2.5 quattro engine have a B13 mount.

Audi Q3 8U – diesel engines:
  • 2.0 TDI – with Start-Stop
  • 2.0 TDI quattro (120 kW / 130 kW) – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 08
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK700
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK720
72 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
AGM 096
70 Ah
720 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
E39
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
2.0 TDI or 2.0 TDI quattro (120 kW / 130 kW) engines in the Audi Q3 8U with Start-Stop system require the use of AGM technology batteries. Matching batteries have dimensions 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 720 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

Audi Q3 8U – diesel engines:
  • 2.0 TDI quattro (103 kW) – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 11
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK800
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK820
82 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 115
80 Ah
800 A
317x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF115
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
F21
80 Ah
800 A
315x175x190 mmMore
Owning a Audi Q3 8U with a 2.0 TDI quattro (103 kW) engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with AGM technology. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 315x175x190 mm or 317x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 80 Ah of a capacity and 800 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All batteries compatible with the 2.0 TDI quattro (103 kW) engine have a B13 mount.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Audi Q3 , 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

Audi 100 C4 (1990-1994) battery
Audi 80 8C, B4 (1991-1996) battery
Audi 90 B3 (1987-1991) battery
Audi A1 8X1 (2010-) battery
Audi A1 Sportback 8XA (2011-) battery
Audi A2 8Z0 (2000-2005) battery
Audi A3 I (8L) (1996-2003) battery
Audi A3 II (8P) (2003-2013) battery
Audi A3 II (8P) Sportback (2004-2013) battery
Audi A3 III (8V) (2012-) battery
Audi A3 III (8V) Limousine (2012-) battery
Audi A3 III (8V) Sportback (2012-) battery
Audi A4 B5 (1994-2000) battery
Audi A4 B6 (2000-2004) battery
Audi A4 B7 (2004-2008) battery
Audi A4 B8 (2007-2015) battery
Audi A4 B9 (2015-2023) battery
Audi A4 Allroad B8 (2009-) battery
Audi A5 8T (2007-2016) battery
Audi A6 C4 (1994-1997) battery
Audi A6 C5 (1997-2005) battery
Audi A6 C6 (2004-2011) battery
Audi A6 C7 (2011-) battery
Audi A6 Allroad C6 (2006-2011) battery
Audi A6 Allroad C7 (2012-) battery
Audi A7 (2010-) battery
Audi A8 I (D2) (1994-2002) battery
Audi A8 II (D3) (2002-2010) battery
Audi A8 III (D4) (2010-) battery
Audi Q2 (2016-2023) battery
Audi Q5 I (8R) (2008-2017) battery
Audi Q7 I (4L) (2005-2015) battery
Audi Q7 II (4M) (2015-) battery
Audi TT I (8N3) (1998-2006) battery
Audi TT II (8J3) (2006-2014) battery


Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

The maximum upload file size: 10 MB. You can upload: image. Links to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other services inserted in the comment text will be automatically embedded. Drop file here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.