Kia Sorento I (2002-2009) – batteries


Kia Sorento I was produced in the years 2002 – 2009. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Kia Sorento I (2002-2009):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
1 – positive on the left side1B01
1 – positive on the left side1Korean B1
1 – positive on the left side1B9
As you can see, in case of Kia Sorento I, 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.

Kia Sorento I – petrol engines:
  • 2.4
  • 3.3 V6
  • 3.5 V6

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 27
70 Ah
630 A
261x175x220 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB705
70 Ah
540 A
270x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA755
75 Ah
630 A
270x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E24
70 Ah
630 A
261x175x220 mmMore
The above three petrol engines of the Kia Sorento I , namely 2.4 ,3.3 V6 and 3.5 V6, will perform best with batteries of at least 65 Ah capacity. We recommend choosing higher-end battery models for cars with a large number of optional extras. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB705 which capacity is 70 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA755 of a capacity 75Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 630 A.

Kia Sorento I – diesel engines:
  • 2.5 CRDi

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 29
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB955
95 Ah
720 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA955
95 Ah
800 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
G8
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
The Kia Sorento I with a 2.5 CRDi diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 306x173x222 mm or 306x173x225 mm, with a minimum capacity of 90 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB955 of a capacity 95Ah and 720A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Varta Blue Dynamic G8 of a capacity 95 Ah, having 830A Cold Cranking Amps.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Kia Sorento I , 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

Kia Carens I (2000-2002) battery
Kia Carens II (2002-2006) battery
Kia Carens III (2006-2012) battery
Kia Carens IV (2013-) battery
Kia Carnival I (UP, GQ) (1999-2006) battery
Kia Carnival II (VQ) (2006-2014) battery
Kia Cee’d I (2006-2012) battery
Kia Cee’d II (2012-) battery
Kia Pro Cee’d I (2006-2012) battery
Kia Pro Cee’d II (2012-2018) battery
Kia Rio I (1999-2005) battery
Kia Rio II (2005-2011) battery
Kia Rio III (2011-2017) battery
Kia Shuma I (1997-2001) battery
Kia Shuma II (2001-2004) battery
Kia Sorento II (2009-2015) battery
Kia Soul I (2009-2013) battery
Kia Sportage 4 (2015-2021) battery
Kia Sportage I (1994-2002) battery
Kia Sportage II (2004-2010) battery
Kia Sportage III (2010-2015) battery


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