Mitsubishi Galant VIII (1996-2006) – batteries




Mitsubishi Galant in version VIII was produced in the years 1996 – 2006. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Mitsubishi Galant (1996-2006):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
1 – positive on the left side1Korean B1
1 – positive on the left side1B9
1 – positive on the left side1B0
1 – positive on the left side1B01
As you can see, in case of Mitsubishi Galant, 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.

Mitsubishi Galant VIII – petrol engines:
  • 2.0
  • 2.4 GDI
  • 2.5 V6 24V

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 25
60 Ah
540 A
232x173x225 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB605
60 Ah
390 A
230x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D48
60 Ah
540 A
232x173x225 mmMore
The above three petrol engines of the Mitsubishi Galant VIII, namely 2.0 ,2.4 GDI and 2.5 V6 24V, will perform best with batteries of at least 57 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 EB605 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 390 A. The most powerful battery is Varta Blue Dynamic D48 of a capacity 60Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 540 A.

Mitsubishi Galant VIII – diesel engines:
  • 2.0 TDI

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 25
60 Ah
540 A
232x173x225 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB605
60 Ah
390 A
230x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D48
60 Ah
540 A
232x173x225 mmMore
The Mitsubishi Galant VIII with a 2.0 TDI diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 230x173x222 mm or 232x173x225 mm, with a minimum capacity of 57 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB605 of a capacity 60Ah and 390A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Varta Blue Dynamic D48 of a capacity 60 Ah, having 540A Cold Cranking Amps.

Mitsubishi Galant VIII – diesel engines:
  • 2.8 TD

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 Mitsubishi Galant VIII with a 2.8 TD diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm, with a minimum capacity of 67 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB705 of a capacity 70Ah and 540A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA755 of a capacity 75 Ah, having 630A Cold Cranking Amps.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Mitsubishi Galant , 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

Mitsubishi ASX (2010-) battery
Mitsubishi Colt V (1996-2003) battery
Mitsubishi Colt VI (Z30) (2004-2012) battery
Mitsubishi L 200 II (1986-1996) battery
Mitsubishi L 200 III (1996-2006) battery
Mitsubishi Lancer VI (1995-2003) battery
Mitsubishi Lancer VII (2003-2008) battery
Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (2008-2016) battery
Mitsubishi Outlander I (2003-2006) battery
Mitsubishi Outlander II (2006-2013) battery
Mitsubishi Outlander III (2012-) battery
Mitsubishi Pajero II (1991-1999) battery
Mitsubishi Pajero III (1999-2006) battery
Mitsubishi Pajero IV (2006-) battery
Mitsubishi Space Star (1998-2005) battery


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