Skoda Rapid is produced from 2012. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Skoda Rapid (2012-):

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

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Skoda Rapid – petrol engines:

• 1.2
• 1.2 TSI
• 1.4 TSI

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 Skoda Rapid , namely 1.2 ,1.2 TSI and 1.4 TSI, 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.

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Skoda Rapid – petrol engines:

• 1.6

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 the Skoda Rapid with a 1.6 gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 242x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 59 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Varta Blue Dynamic D24 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 batteries compatible with the 1.6 engine have a B13 mount.

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Skoda Rapid – petrol engines:

• 1.0 TSI (70 kW) – with Start-Stop
• 1.0 TSI (81 kW) – with Start-Stop

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 EFB S4 E05	60 Ah 560 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide EFB EL600	60 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced EFB 027	65 Ah 600 A	243x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion EFB LE027	60 Ah 560 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic EFB D53	60 Ah 560 A	242x175x190 mm	More

1.0 TSI (70 kW) or 1.0 TSI (81 kW) engines in the Skoda Rapid with Start-Stop system require the use of EFB technology batteries. 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 of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

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Skoda Rapid – petrol engines:

• 1.2 TSI – with Start-Stop

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 08	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK700	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK720	72 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard AGM 096	70 Ah 720 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced AGM 096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion AGM LF096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM E39	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More

Owning a Skoda Rapid with a 1.2 TSI engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with AGM technology. 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.

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Skoda Rapid – diesel engines:

• 1.6 TDI

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 Skoda Rapid with a 1.6 TDI 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 Varta Blue Dynamic D24 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 batteries compatible with the 1.6 TDI engine have a B13 mount.

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Skoda Rapid – diesel engines:

• 1.6 TDI – with Start-Stop

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 08	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK700	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK720	72 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard AGM 096	70 Ah 720 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced AGM 096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion AGM LF096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM E39	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More

Owning a Skoda Rapid with a 1.6 TDI engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with AGM technology. 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.

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