Kia Sportage in version 4 was produced in the years 2015 – 2021. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Kia Sportage (2015-2021):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side	1	B13
0 – positive on the right side	1	Korean B1
0 – positive on the right side	1	B01

As you can see, in case of Kia Sportage, 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.

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Kia Sportage 4 – petrol engines:

• 1.6 GDI (97 kW) – with Start-Stop
• 1.6 T-GDI (130 kW) – with Start-Stop
• 1.6 T-GDI 4WD (130 kW) – with Start-Stop

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 08	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK700	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK720	72 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard AGM 096	70 Ah 720 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced AGM 096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion AGM LF096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM E39	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More

The above versions of the Kia Sportage 4 are equipped with a Start-Stop system, and in this case, we should use batteries made with AGM technology. Batteries suitable for 1.6 GDI (97 kW), 1.6 T-GDI (130 kW) and 1.6 T-GDI 4WD (130 kW) engines have dimensions of 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 720 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

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Kia Sportage 4 – diesel engines:

• 1.6 CRDi 115 (85 kW)
• 1.6 CRDi 136 (100 kW)
• 1.6 CRDi 136 4WD (100 kW)

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S3 S30 08	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S4 S40 08	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 08	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Classic EC700	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB740	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA770	77 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Essentials HB 096	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 096	76 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP096	75 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS096	78 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Black Dynamic E13	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E11	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic E44	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More

The three above-mentioned diesel engines, namely 1.6 CRDi 115 (85 kW), 1.6 CRDi 136 (100 kW) and 1.6 CRDi 136 4WD (100 kW), should be paired with batteries sized 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm with a capacity of at least 69 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Varta Black Dynamic E13 of a capacity 70Ah and 640A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78 Ah, having 780A Cold Cranking Amps. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

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Kia Sportage 4 – diesel engines:

• 1.6 CRDi 115 (85 kW) – with Start-Stop
• 1.6 CRDi 136 (100 kW) – with Start-Stop
• 1.6 CRDi 136 4WD (100 kW) – with Start-Stop

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 08	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK700	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK720	72 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard AGM 096	70 Ah 720 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced AGM 096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion AGM LF096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM E39	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More

The diesel engines of the Kia Sportage 4 listed above have a Start-Stop system, and in this case, this means that we must use batteries produced in AGM technology. Batteries suitable for 1.6 CRDi 115 (85 kW), 1.6 CRDi 136 (100 kW) and 1.6 CRDi 136 4WD (100 kW) engines have dimensions of 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 720 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

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Kia Sportage 4 – diesel engines:

• 2.0 CRDi 136 (100 kW)
• 2.0 CRDi 136 4WD (100 kW)
• 2.0 CRDi 185 4WD (136 kW)

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 28	95 Ah 830 A	306x173x225 mm	More
Exide Excell EB954	95 Ah 720 A	306x173x222 mm	More
Exide Premium EA954	95 Ah 800 A	306x173x222 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic G7	95 Ah 830 A	306x173x225 mm	More

The three above-mentioned diesel engines, namely 2.0 CRDi 136 (100 kW), 2.0 CRDi 136 4WD (100 kW) and 2.0 CRDi 185 4WD (136 kW), should be paired with batteries sized 306x173x222 mm or 306x173x225 mm with a capacity of at least 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 Bosch S4 S40 28 of a capacity 95 Ah, having 830A Cold Cranking Amps.

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Kia Sportage 4 – diesel engines:

• 1.7 CRDi (104 kW) – with Start-Stop
• 1.7 CRDi (85 kW) – with Start-Stop
• 2.0 CRDi 136 (100 kW) – with Start-Stop
• 2.0 CRDi 136 4WD (100 kW) – with Start-Stop
• 2.0 CRDi 185 4WD (136 kW) – with Start-Stop

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 11	80 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK800	80 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK820	82 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced AGM 115	80 Ah 800 A	317x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion AGM LF115	80 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM F21	80 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More

The diesel engines of the Kia Sportage 4 listed above have a Start-Stop system, and in this case, this means that we must use batteries produced in AGM technology. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 315x175x190 mm or 317x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 80 Ah of a capacity and 800 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

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If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Kia Sportage , 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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