Opel Astra J (Astra 4) (2009-2015) – batteries




Opel Astra in version J (Astra 4) was produced in the years 2009 – 2015. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Opel Astra (2009-2015):

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

Opel Astra J (Astra 4) – petrol engines:
  • 1.4
  • 1.4 LPG
  • 1.4 Turbo
  • 1.6
  • 1.6 LPG
  • 1.6 SIDI
  • 1.6 Turbo (180 KM)

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 1.4, 1.4 LPG, 1.4 Turbo petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 242x175x175 mm with a capacity exceeding 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.

Opel Astra J (Astra 4) – petrol engines:
  • 1.4 Turbo – with Start-Stop
  • 1.6 SIDI – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 08
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK700
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK720
72 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
AGM 096
70 Ah
720 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
E39
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
1.4 Turbo or 1.6 SIDI engines in the Opel Astra J (Astra 4) with Start-Stop system require the use of AGM technology batteries. Matching batteries have dimensions 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 720 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

Opel Astra J (Astra 4) – diesel engines:
  • 1.3 CDTI
  • 1.7 CDTI

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 Opel Astra J (Astra 4) with 1.3 CDTI or 1.7 CDTI diesel engines, we recommend batteries sized 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.

Opel Astra J (Astra 4) – diesel engines:
  • 1.3 CDTI – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4 EFB
S4 E05
60 Ah
560 A
242x175x190 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
Owning a Opel Astra J (Astra 4) with a 1.3 CDTI engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with EFB technology. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 242x175x190 mm or 243x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 60 Ah of a capacity and 560 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Opel Astra J (Astra 4) – diesel engines:
  • 2.0 CDTI

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 07
72 Ah
680 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 07
74 Ah
750 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB712
71 Ah
670 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA722
72 Ah
720 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP100
72 Ah
680 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS100
74 Ah
750 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E43
72 Ah
680 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
E38
74 Ah
750 A
278x175x175 mmMore
The Opel Astra J (Astra 4) with a 2.0 CDTI diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 276x175x175 mm or 278x175x175 mm, with a minimum capacity of 71 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB712 of a capacity 71Ah and 670A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS100 of a capacity 74 Ah, having 750A Cold Cranking Amps. All batteries compatible with the 2.0 CDTI engine have a B13 mount.

Opel Astra J (Astra 4) – diesel engines:
  • 1.7 CDTI – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4 EFB
S4 E08
70 Ah
650 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide EFB
EL700
70 Ah
720 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
EFB 096
75 Ah
700 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion EFB
LE096
70 Ah
650 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic EFB
E45
70 Ah
650 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic EFB
N70
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Owning a Opel Astra J (Astra 4) with a 1.7 CDTI engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with EFB technology. Matching batteries have dimensions 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 650 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

Opel Astra J (Astra 4) – diesel engines:
  • 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI – with Start-Stop
  • 2.0 CDTI – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 08
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK700
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK720
72 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
AGM 096
70 Ah
720 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
E39
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
2.0 BiTurbo CDTI or 2.0 CDTI engines in the Opel Astra J (Astra 4) with Start-Stop system require the use of AGM technology batteries. Matching batteries have dimensions 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 720 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Opel Astra , 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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Opel Frontera A (1991-1998) battery
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Opel Meriva B (2010-) battery
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