Seat Ibiza 1 (021A) (1984-1993) – batteries


Seat Ibiza in version 1 (021A) was produced in the years 1984 – 1993. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Seat Ibiza (1984-1993):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B13
1 – positive on the left side1B13
As you can see, in case of Seat Ibiza, 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.

Seat Ibiza 1 (021A) – petrol engines:
  • 0.9

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
For the Seat Ibiza 1 (021A) with a 0.9 gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 207x175x175 mm, whose capacity exceeds 38 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S3 S30 01 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 batteries compatible with the 0.9 engine have a B13 mount.

Seat Ibiza 1 (021A) – petrol engines:
  • 1.2
  • 1.2 i
  • 1.5
  • 1.5 i
  • 1.5 i CAT
  • 1.7

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 S3
S30 03
45 Ah
400 A
207x175x190 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
Exide Excell
EB501
50 Ah
450 A
207x175x190 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 Black Dynamic
B20
45 Ah
400 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
C6
52 Ah
520 A
207x175x175 mmMore
For the 1.2, 1.2 i, 1.5 petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 207x175x175 mm or 207x175x190 mm with a capacity exceeding 40 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S3 S30 01 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. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

Seat Ibiza 1 (021A) – diesel engines:
  • 1.7 D

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 06
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 06
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA601
60 Ah
600 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB621
62 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D43
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
D39
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
The Seat Ibiza 1 (021A) with a 1.7 D diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 242x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 59 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S4 S40 06 of a capacity 60Ah and 540A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Varta Silver Dynamic D39 of a capacity 63 Ah, having 610A Cold Cranking Amps. All batteries compatible with the 1.7 D engine have a B13 mount.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Seat Ibiza , 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

Seat Alhambra 1 (1996-2010) battery
Seat Alhambra 2 (2010-) battery
Seat Altea (2004-2015) battery
Seat Altea XL (2006-2015) battery
Seat Arosa (1997-2005) battery
Seat Cordoba I (1993-1999) battery
Seat Cordoba I FL (1999-2002) battery
Seat Cordoba II (2002-2010) battery
Seat Exeo (2008-2013) battery
Seat Ibiza 2 (6K) (1993-1999) battery
Seat Ibiza 2 (6K2) (1999-2002) battery
Seat Ibiza 3 (6L) (2002-2009) battery
Seat Ibiza 4 (6J) (2008-2017) battery
Seat Leon 1 (1999-2006) battery
Seat Leon 2 (2005-2012) battery
Seat Leon 3 (2012-) battery
Seat Mii (2011-) battery
Seat Toledo I (1991-1999) battery
Seat Toledo II (1999-2004) battery
Seat Toledo III (2004-2009) battery
Seat Toledo IV (2012-) battery


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