Chevrolet Cruze in version I was produced in the years 2008 – 2016. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.
Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Chevrolet Cruze (2008-2016):
Layout
Terminal types
Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side
1
B13
1 – positive on the left side
1
B13
As you can see, in case of Chevrolet Cruze, 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.
For these petrol engines, we recommend batteries with dimensions of 242x175x190 mm and a capacity exceeding 59 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S4 S40 06 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Bosch S5 S50 06 of a capacity 63Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 610 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
Owning a Chevrolet Cruze with a 1.4 engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with AGM technology. 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.
Owning a Chevrolet Cruze with a 1.7 TD engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with AGM technology. 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.
These diesel engines should work with batteries of dimensions 315x175x175 mm, which capacity is minimum 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 Exide Premium EA852 of a capacity 85 Ah, having 800A Cold Cranking Amps. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13. If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Chevrolet Cruze , 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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