Skoda Fabia II (2006-2014) – batteries


Skoda Fabia in version II was produced in the years 2006 – 2014. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Skoda Fabia (2006-2014):

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

Skoda Fabia II – petrol engines:
  • 1.2
  • 1.2 12V
  • 1.4

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S3
S30 02
45 Ah
400 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S4
S40 02
52 Ah
470 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 02
54 Ah
530 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Exide Classic
EC440
44 Ah
360 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB500
50 Ah
450 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA530
53 Ah
540 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 012
52 Ah
450 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Varta Black Dynamic
B19
45 Ah
400 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
C22
52 Ah
470 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
C30
54 Ah
530 A
207x175x190 mmMore
The above three petrol engines of the Skoda Fabia II, namely 1.2 ,1.2 12V and 1.4, 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 Exide Classic EC440 which capacity is 44 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 360 A. The most powerful battery is Bosch S5 S50 02 of a capacity 54Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 530 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Skoda Fabia II – petrol engines:
  • 1.2 TSI
  • 1.4 TSI RS
  • 1.6

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 02
52 Ah
470 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 02
54 Ah
530 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB500
50 Ah
450 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA530
53 Ah
540 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 012
52 Ah
450 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
C22
52 Ah
470 A
207x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
C30
54 Ah
530 A
207x175x190 mmMore
The above three petrol engines of the Skoda Fabia II, namely 1.2 TSI ,1.4 TSI RS and 1.6, 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 Bosch S5 S50 02 of a capacity 54Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 530 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Skoda Fabia II – petrol engines:
  • 1.2 TSI – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4 EFB
S4 E05
60 Ah
560 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 05
60 Ah
680 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide EFB
EL600
60 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK600
60 Ah
680 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK620
62 Ah
680 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 027
60 Ah
640 A
243x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
EFB 027
65 Ah
600 A
243x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion EFB
LE027
60 Ah
560 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF027
60 Ah
680 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic EFB
D53
60 Ah
560 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
D52
60 Ah
680 A
242x175x190 mmMore
The Skoda Fabia II with a 1.2 TSI engine has a Start-Stop function. However, to choose the correct battery, check which battery you currently have. On the battery case, you will find the EFB or AGM designation, and you should use the same type of battery. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 242x175x190 mm or 243x175x190 mm. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Skoda Fabia II – diesel engines:
  • 1.2 TDI
  • 1.4 TDI
  • 1.6 TDI

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 05
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 05
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB620
62 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA640
64 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 027
62 Ah
550 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS027
65 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D24
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
D15
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
The three above-mentioned diesel engines, namely 1.2 TDI, 1.4 TDI and 1.6 TDI, should be paired with batteries sized 242x175x190 mm with a capacity of at least 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.

Skoda Fabia II – diesel engines:
  • 1.9 TDI

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S3
S30 08
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S4
S40 08
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 08
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Classic
EC700
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB740
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA770
77 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Essentials
HB 096
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 096
76 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP096
75 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mm
Lucas Supreme
LS096
78 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Black Dynamic
E13
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E11
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
E44
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
The Skoda Fabia II with a 1.9 TDI diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 67 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Varta Black Dynamic E13 of a capacity 70Ah and 640A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78 Ah, having 780A Cold Cranking Amps. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

Skoda Fabia II – diesel engines:
  • 1.2 TDI – with Start-Stop
  • 1.6 TDI – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4 EFB
S4 E08
70 Ah
650 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 08
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide EFB
EL700
70 Ah
720 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
Halfords Advanced
EFB 096
75 Ah
700 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF096
70 Ah
760 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 Silver Dynamic AGM
E39
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic EFB
N70
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
The decision on which battery to choose for the 1.2 TDI and 1.6 TDI engines can be difficult without looking under the hood. In these versions of the Skoda Fabia II, you may find EFB and AGM batteries, and it is best to use the same type as you currently have. Matching batteries have dimensions 278x175x190 mm. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Skoda Fabia , 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

Skoda Citigo (2011-) battery
Skoda Fabia I (1999-2008) battery
Skoda Fabia III (2014-) battery
Skoda Felicia I (1994-1998) battery
Skoda Felicia II (1998-2001) battery
Skoda Karoq (2017-) battery
Skoda Kodiaq (2017-) battery
Skoda Octavia I (1996-2010) battery
Skoda Octavia II (2004-2013) battery
Skoda Octavia III (2013-) battery
Skoda Rapid (2012-) battery
Skoda Roomster (2006-) battery
Skoda Superb I (2001-2008) battery
Skoda Superb II (2008-2015) battery
Skoda Superb III (2015-) battery
Skoda Yeti (2009-) battery


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