Nissan Micra III (K12) (2002-2010) – batteries




Nissan Micra in version III (K12) was produced in the years 2002 – 2010. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Nissan Micra (2002-2010):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B13

Nissan Micra III (K12) – petrol engines:
  • 1.0 16V
  • 1.2 16V
  • 1.4 16V

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S3
S30 01
41 Ah
360 A
207x175x175 mmMore
Bosch S4
S40 01
44 Ah
440 A
207x175x175 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 01
52 Ah
520 A
207x175x175 mmMore
Exide Classic
EC412
41 Ah
370 A
207x175x175 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB442
44 Ah
420 A
207x175x175 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA472
47 Ah
450 A
207x175x175 mmMore
Halfords Essentials
HB 063
41 Ah
360 A
207x175x175 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 063
45 Ah
440 A
207x175x175 mmMore
Varta Black Dynamic
A17
41 Ah
360 A
207x175x175 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
B18
44 Ah
440 A
207x175x175 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
C6
52 Ah
520 A
207x175x175 mmMore
The above three petrol engines of the Nissan Micra III (K12), namely 1.0 16V ,1.2 16V and 1.4 16V, will perform best with batteries of at least 41 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 Varta Black Dynamic A17 which capacity is 41 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 360 A. The most powerful battery is Bosch S5 S50 01 of a capacity 52Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 520 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Nissan Micra III (K12) – petrol engines:
  • 160 SR

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 04
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 04
61 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB602
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA612
61 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 075
60 Ah
550 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS075
62 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D59
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
D21
61 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
For the Nissan Micra III (K12) with a 160 SR gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 242x175x175 mm, whose capacity exceeds 57 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S4 S40 04 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS075 of a capacity 62Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 600 A. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Nissan Micra III (K12) – diesel engines:
  • 1.5 dCi

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 04
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 04
61 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB602
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA612
61 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 075
60 Ah
550 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS075
62 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D59
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
D21
61 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
The Nissan Micra III (K12) with a 1.5 dCi diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 242x175x175 mm, with a minimum capacity of 57 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S4 S40 04 of a capacity 60Ah and 540A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS075 of a capacity 62 Ah, having 600A Cold Cranking Amps. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Nissan Micra , 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

Nissan Almera I (N15) (1995-2000) battery
Nissan Almera II (N16) (2000-2006) battery
Nissan Almera Tino (2000-2006) battery
Nissan Juke (2010-) battery
Nissan Micra I (K10) (1982-1992) battery
Nissan Micra II (K11) (1992-2003) battery
Nissan Micra IV (K13) (2010-2016) battery
Nissan Micra V (K14) (2017-) battery
Nissan Murano I (Z50) (2003-2008) battery
Nissan Murano II (Z51) (2008-) battery
Nissan Navara III (D40) (2005-2014) battery
Nissan Note I (2006-2012) battery
Nissan Note II (2012-) battery
Nissan Primera I (P10) (1990-1998) battery
Nissan Primera II (P11) (1996-2002) battery
Nissan Primera III (P12) (2001-2007) battery
Nissan Qashqai I (2006-2013) battery
Nissan Qashqai II (2013-) battery


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