Skoda Octavia in version I was produced in the years 1996 – 2010. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Skoda Octavia (1996-2010):

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

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Skoda Octavia I – petrol engines:

• 1.4
• 1.4 16V

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S3 S30 02	45 Ah 400 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S4 S40 02	52 Ah 470 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 02	54 Ah 530 A	207x175x190 mm	More
Exide Classic EC440	44 Ah 360 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 Black Dynamic B19	45 Ah 400 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

For Skoda Octavia I with 1.4 or 1.4 16V petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 207x175x190 mm and with a capacity exceeding 41 Ah (ampere-hours). 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.

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Skoda Octavia I – petrol engines:

• 1.6
• 1.8 T
• 1.8 T 4×4

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

The above three petrol engines of the Skoda Octavia I, namely 1.6 ,1.8 T and 1.8 T 4×4, will perform best with batteries of at least 52 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 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.

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Skoda Octavia I – petrol engines:

• 2.0
• RS 1.8 T

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

For Skoda Octavia I with 2.0 or RS 1.8 T petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 242x175x190 mm and with a capacity exceeding 59 Ah (ampere-hours). 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.

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Skoda Octavia I – diesel engines:

• 1.9 SDI
• 1.9 TDI

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S3 S30 08	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S4 S40 08	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 08	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Classic EC700	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB740	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA770	77 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Essentials HB 096	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 096	76 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP096	75 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS096	78 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Black Dynamic E13	70 Ah 640 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E11	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic E44	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More

For the Skoda Octavia I with 1.9 SDI or 1.9 TDI diesel engines, we recommend batteries sized 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 67 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S3 S30 08 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.

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If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Skoda Octavia , 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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