Mazda 6 III (GJ) (from 2012) – batteries


Mazda 6 in version III (GJ) is produced from 2012. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Mazda 6 (2012-):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B0
0 – positive on the right side1Korean B1
0 – positive on the right side1B01
0 – positive on the right side1B13
As you can see, in case of Mazda 6, 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.

Mazda 6 III (GJ) – petrol engines:
  • 2.0 – with Start-Stop
  • 2.5 – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4 EFB
S4 E05
60 Ah
560 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide EFB
EL604
60 Ah
520 A
230x173x222 mmMore
Exide EFB
EL600
60 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
EFB 027
65 Ah
600 A
243x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion EFB
LE027
60 Ah
560 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic EFB
D53
60 Ah
560 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic EFB
N65
65 Ah
650 A
232x173x225 mmMore
What battery will be best for a Mazda 6 III (GJ) with 2.0 or 2.5 engines? First and foremost, choose a battery made with EFB technology, as these engines have a start-stop system. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 230x173x222 mm, 232x173x225 mm, 242x175x190 mm or 243x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 60 Ah of a capacity and 520 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps).

Mazda 6 III (GJ) – diesel engines:
  • 2.2 D

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 Mazda 6 III (GJ) with a 2.2 D diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 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 Mazda 6 , 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

Mazda 2 I (DY) (2003-2007) battery
Mazda 2 II (DE) (2007-2014) battery
Mazda 3 I (BK) (2003-2009) battery
Mazda 3 II (BL) (2009-2013) battery
Mazda 3 III (BM) (2013-) battery
Mazda 5 I (CR19) (2005-2010) battery
Mazda 5 II (CW) (2010-) battery
Mazda 6 I (GG) (2002-2008) battery
Mazda 6 II (GH) (2007-2013) battery
Mazda CX-3 (2015-) battery
Mazda CX-5 I (KE, GH) (2012-2017) battery
Mazda CX-7 (2006-2012) battery
Mazda CX-9 I (TB) (2006-2015) battery
Mazda MPV I (LV) (1995-1999) battery
Mazda MPV II (LW) (1999-2006) battery
Mazda MPV III (2006-2016) battery
Mazda MX-3 EC (1991-1998) battery
Mazda MX-5 I NA (1990-1998) battery
Mazda MX-5 II NB (1998-2005) battery
Mazda MX-5 III NC (2005-2014) battery
Mazda Premacy I (1999-2005) battery


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