Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) (from 2012) – batteries


Hyundai Santa Fe in version III (DM) is produced from 2012. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Hyundai Santa Fe (2012-):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1Korean B1
0 – positive on the right side1B01
As you can see, in case of Hyundai Santa Fe, 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.

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) – petrol engines:
  • 2.4
  • 2.4 4WD

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 28
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB954
95 Ah
720 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA954
95 Ah
800 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
G7
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
For Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) with 2.4 or 2.4 4WD petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 306x173x222 mm or 306x173x225 mm and with a capacity exceeding 92 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB954 which capacity is 95 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 720 A. The most powerful battery is Varta Blue Dynamic G7 of a capacity 95Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 830 A.

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) – diesel engines:
  • 2.0 CRDi
  • 2.0 CRDi 4WD
  • 2.2 CRDi
  • 2.2 CRDi 4WD

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 28
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB954
95 Ah
720 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA954
95 Ah
800 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
G7
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
The Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) with diesel engines 2.0 CRDi, 2.0 CRDi 4WD, 2.2 CRDi, and the others mentioned above, should be equipped with a battery sized 306x173x222 mm or 306x173x225 mm, with a minimum capacity of 92 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB954 of a capacity 95Ah and 720A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Varta Blue Dynamic G7 of a capacity 95 Ah, having 830A Cold Cranking Amps.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Hyundai Santa Fe , 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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