Subaru Forester in version III was produced in the years 2008 – 2013. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Subaru Forester (2008-2013):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side	1	Korean B1
0 – positive on the right side	1	B9
0 – positive on the right side	1	B01
0 – positive on the right side	1	B1
0 – positive on the right side	1	B0

As you can see, in case of Subaru Forester, 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.

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Subaru Forester III – petrol engines:

• 2.0, 110 kW, EJ204
• 2.5 Turbo

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 24	60 Ah 540 A	232x173x225 mm	More
Exide Excell EB604	60 Ah 390 A	230x173x222 mm	More
Exide Premium EA654	65 Ah 580 A	230x173x222 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP005	60 Ah 540 A	230x170x225 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic D47	60 Ah 540 A	232x173x225 mm	More

For Subaru Forester III with 2.0, 110 kW, EJ204 or 2.5 Turbo petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 230x170x225 mm, 230x173x222 mm or 232x173x225 mm and with a capacity exceeding 57 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB604 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 390 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA654 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 580 A.

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Subaru Forester III – petrol engines:

• 2.0, 110 kW, FB20
• 2.5

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 26	70 Ah 630 A	261x175x220 mm	More
Exide Excell EB704	70 Ah 540 A	270x173x222 mm	More
Exide Premium EA754	75 Ah 630 A	270x173x222 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP068	68 Ah 540 A	266x175x220 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E23	70 Ah 630 A	261x175x220 mm	More

For Subaru Forester III with 2.0, 110 kW, FB20 or 2.5 petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm, 266x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm and with a capacity exceeding 67 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Lucas Premium LP068 which capacity is 68 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA754 of a capacity 75Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 630 A.

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Subaru Forester III – diesel engines:

• 2.0 D

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 28	95 Ah 830 A	306x173x225 mm	More
Exide Excell EB954	95 Ah 720 A	306x173x222 mm	More
Exide Premium EA954	95 Ah 800 A	306x173x222 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP249	91 Ah 760 A	302x175x225 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS249	100 Ah 800 A	302x175x225 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic G7	95 Ah 830 A	306x173x225 mm	More

The Subaru Forester III with a 2.0 D diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 302x175x225 mm, 306x173x222 mm or 306x173x225 mm, with a minimum capacity of 87 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Lucas Premium LP249 of a capacity 91Ah and 760A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS249 of a capacity 100 Ah, having 800A Cold Cranking Amps.

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If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Subaru Forester , 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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Subaru Outback III (2003-2009) battery

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