Fiat 500C Convertible (from 2009) – batteries


Fiat 500C in version Convertible is produced from 2009. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Fiat 500C (2009-):

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

Fiat 500C Convertible – petrol engines:
  • 1.4 (100 KM)

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S4S40 0044 Ah420 A175x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ExcellEB44044 Ah400 A175x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Blue DynamicB3644 Ah420 A175x175x190 mmB13More
For the Fiat 500C with a 1.4 (100 KM) gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 175x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 41 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB440 which capacity is 44 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 400 A. The most powerful battery is Varta Blue Dynamic B36 of a capacity 44Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 420 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Fiat 500C Convertible – petrol engines:
  • 1.4 Abarth

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S4S40 0252 Ah470 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Bosch S5S50 0254 Ah530 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ExcellEB50050 Ah450 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Exide PremiumEA53053 Ah540 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords StandardHCB 01252 Ah450 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Blue DynamicC2252 Ah470 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver DynamicC3054 Ah530 A207x175x190 mmB13More
For the Fiat 500C with a 1.4 Abarth gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 207x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 50 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB500 which capacity is 50 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 450 A. The most powerful battery is Bosch S5 S50 02 of a capacity 54Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 530 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Fiat 500C Convertible – petrol engines:
  • 0.9 – with Start-Stop system
  • 1.2 – with Start-Stop system
  • 1.4 – with Start-Stop system
  • 1.4 (100 KM) – with Start-Stop system
  • 1.4 Abarth – with Start-Stop system

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S4 EFBS4 E0560 Ah560 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Exide EFBEL60060 Ah640 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords AdvancedEFB 02765 Ah600 A243x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas Fusion EFBLE02760 Ah560 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Blue Dynamic EFBD5360 Ah560 A242x175x190 mmB13More
The Fiat 500C gasoline engines mentioned above are equipped with a Start-Stop system, and in this case, it means there is a need to use batteries produced using EFB technology. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 242x175x190 mm or 243x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 60 Ah of a capacity and 560 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Fiat 500C Convertible – diesel engines:
  • 1.3 D Multijet

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S4S40 0252 Ah470 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Bosch S5S50 0254 Ah530 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Exide ExcellEB50050 Ah450 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Exide PremiumEA53053 Ah540 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords StandardHCB 01252 Ah450 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Blue DynamicC2252 Ah470 A207x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Silver DynamicC3054 Ah530 A207x175x190 mmB13More
The Fiat 500C with a 1.3 D Multijet diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 207x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 47 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB500 of a capacity 50Ah and 450A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Bosch S5 S50 02 of a capacity 54 Ah, having 530A Cold Cranking Amps. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Fiat 500C Convertible – diesel engines:
  • 1.3 D Multijet – with Start-Stop system

Brand and seriesModelCapacityCold Cranking AmpsDimensions (LxWxH)Base Hold-DownPrice
Bosch S4 EFBS4 E0560 Ah560 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Exide EFBEL60060 Ah640 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Halfords AdvancedEFB 02765 Ah600 A243x175x190 mmB13More
Lucas Fusion EFBLE02760 Ah560 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Varta Blue Dynamic EFBD5360 Ah560 A242x175x190 mmB13More
Owning a Fiat 500C with a 1.3 D Multijet engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with EFB technology. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 242x175x190 mm or 243x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 60 Ah of a capacity and 560 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Fiat 500C , 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

Fiat 500 (2007-) battery
Fiat 500L (2012-) battery
Fiat 500X (2014-) battery
Fiat Barchetta (1995-2005) battery
Fiat Brava (1995-2002) battery
Fiat Bravo I (182) (1995-2002) battery
Fiat Bravo II (198) (2007-2014) battery
Fiat Cinquecento (1991-1999) battery
Fiat Croma I (154) (1985-1996) battery
Fiat Croma II (194) (2005-2011) battery
Fiat Doblo I (2000-2009) battery
Fiat Doblo II (2010-) battery
Fiat Ducato I (1981-1994) battery
Fiat Ducato II (230L) (1994-2002) battery
Fiat Ducato II FL (244) (2002-2006) battery
Fiat Ducato III (250) (2006-) battery
Fiat Fiorino III (2007-) battery
Fiat Freemont (2011-2016) battery
Fiat Grande Punto (2005-2012) battery
Fiat Idea (2003-2012) battery
Fiat Linea (2007-2015) battery
Fiat Marea (1996-2002) battery
Fiat Multipla I (1999-2004) battery
Fiat Multipla II (2004-2010) battery
Fiat Palio I (1996-2011) battery
Fiat Palio Weekend I (1996-2011) battery
Fiat Panda I (1980-2003) battery
Fiat Panda II (2003-2012) battery
Fiat Panda III (2012-) battery
Fiat Punto I (1993-1999) battery
Fiat Punto II (1999-) battery
Fiat Sedici (2005-2014) battery
Fiat Seicento (1997-2010) battery
Fiat Stilo (2001-2010) battery
Fiat Tipo (2015-) battery


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