Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000-2010) – batteries


Chrysler PT Cruiser was produced in the years 2000 – 2010. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000-2010):

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

Chrysler PT Cruiser – petrol engines:
  • 1.6
  • 2.0
  • 2.4
  • GT 2.4

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S4S40 0460 Ah540 A242x175x175 mmB13More
Bosch S5S50 0461 Ah600 A242x175x175 mmB13More
Exide ExcellEB60260 Ah540 A242x175x175 mmB13More
Exide PremiumEA61261 Ah600 A242x175x175 mmB13More
Halfords StandardHCB 07560 Ah550 A242x175x175 mmB13More
Lucas SupremeLS07562 Ah600 A242x175x175 mmB13More
Varta Blue DynamicD5960 Ah540 A242x175x175 mmB13More
Varta Silver DynamicD2161 Ah600 A242x175x175 mmB13More
For these petrol engines, we recommend batteries with dimensions of 242x175x175 mm and a capacity exceeding 57 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Varta Blue Dynamic D59 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS075 of a capacity 62Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 600 A. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Chrysler PT Cruiser – diesel engines:
  • 2.2 CRD

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S5 AGMS5A 0870 Ah760 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK70070 Ah760 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Exide AGMEK72072 Ah760 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords StandardAGM 09670 Ah720 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords AdvancedAGM 09670 Ah760 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas Fusion AGMLF09670 Ah760 A278x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGME3970 Ah760 A278x175x190 mmB13More
The Chrysler PT Cruiser with a 2.2 CRD diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 278x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 67 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Halfords Standard AGM 096 of a capacity 70Ah and 720A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide AGM EK720 of a capacity 72 Ah, having 760A Cold Cranking Amps. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Chrysler PT Cruiser , 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

Chrysler 300 C I (LX) (2004-2010) battery
Chrysler 300 C II (LD) (2011-) battery
Chrysler 300 M (1999-2004) battery
Chrysler Crossfire (2003-2007) battery
Chrysler Grand Voyager V (2008-2015) battery
Chrysler Sebring JR (2001-2006) battery
Chrysler Sebring JS (2007-2010) battery
Chrysler Stratus JA (1995-2000) battery
Chrysler Voyager II (1990-1995) battery
Chrysler Voyager III (1996-2000) battery
Chrysler Voyager IV (2001-2007) battery


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