Peugeot 406 (1995-2004) - batteries

Peugeot 406 was produced in the years 1995 – 2004. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Peugeot 406 (1995-2004):

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

Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:
1.6
1.8
1.8 16V

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 02	52 Ah 470 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 02	54 Ah 530 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB500	50 Ah 450 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA530	53 Ah 540 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 012	52 Ah 450 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic C22	52 Ah 470 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic C30	54 Ah 530 A	207x175x190 mm	More

The above three petrol engines of the Peugeot 406 , namely 1.6 ,1.8 and 1.8 16V, will perform best with batteries of at least 47 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 EB500 which capacity is 50 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 450 A. The most powerful battery is Varta Silver Dynamic C30 of a capacity 54Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 530 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:
2.0
2.0 16V
2.0 16V HPi
2.0 Turbo

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S3 S30 05	56 Ah 480 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S4 S40 05	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 05	63 Ah 610 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide Classic EC550	55 Ah 460 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB620	62 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA640	64 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Essentials HB 027	56 Ah 480 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 027	62 Ah 550 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS027	65 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Black Dynamic C14	56 Ah 480 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic D24	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic D15	63 Ah 610 A	242x175x190 mm	More

For the 2.0, 2.0 16V, 2.0 16V HPi petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 242x175x190 mm with a capacity exceeding 52 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Classic EC550 which capacity is 55 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 460 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS027 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 640 A. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:
2.2
3.0 24V
3.0 V6

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 05	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 05	63 Ah 610 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB620	62 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA640	64 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 027	62 Ah 550 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS027	65 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic D24	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic D15	63 Ah 610 A	242x175x190 mm	More

The above three petrol engines of the Peugeot 406 , namely 2.2 ,3.0 24V and 3.0 V6, will perform best with batteries of at least 59 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 Bosch S4 S40 05 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS027 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 640 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Peugeot 406 – diesel engines:
1.9 D
1.9 TD
2.0 HDI
2.1 TD 12V
2.2 HDi

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 05	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 05	63 Ah 610 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB620	62 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA640	64 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 027	62 Ah 550 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS027	65 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic D24	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic D15	63 Ah 610 A	242x175x190 mm	More

The Peugeot 406 with diesel engines 1.9 D, 1.9 TD, 2.0 HDI, and the others mentioned above, should be equipped with a battery sized 242x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 59 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S4 S40 05 of a capacity 60Ah and 540A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS027 of a capacity 65 Ah, having 640A Cold Cranking Amps. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Peugeot 406 , 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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Peugeot 406 (1995-2004) – batteries

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Peugeot 406 (1995-2004):

Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:
1.6
1.8
1.8 16V

Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:
2.0
2.0 16V
2.0 16V HPi
2.0 Turbo

Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:
2.2
3.0 24V
3.0 V6

Peugeot 406 – diesel engines:
1.9 D
1.9 TD
2.0 HDI
2.1 TD 12V
2.2 HDi

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Peugeot 406 (1995-2004) – batteries

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Peugeot 406 (1995-2004):

Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:1.6 1.8 1.8 16V

Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:2.0 2.0 16V 2.0 16V HPi 2.0 Turbo

Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:2.2 3.0 24V 3.0 V6

Peugeot 406 – diesel engines:1.9 D 1.9 TD 2.0 HDI 2.1 TD 12V 2.2 HDi

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Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:
1.6
1.8
1.8 16V

Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:
2.0
2.0 16V
2.0 16V HPi
2.0 Turbo

Peugeot 406 – petrol engines:
2.2
3.0 24V
3.0 V6

Peugeot 406 – diesel engines:
1.9 D
1.9 TD
2.0 HDI
2.1 TD 12V
2.2 HDi