Subaru Forester III (2008-2013) – batteries




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):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1Korean B1
0 – positive on the right side1B9
0 – positive on the right side1B01
0 – positive on the right side1B0
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.

Subaru Forester III – petrol engines:
  • 2.0, 110 kW, EJ204
  • 2.5 Turbo

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 24
60 Ah
540 A
232x173x225 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB604
60 Ah
390 A
230x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA654
65 Ah
580 A
230x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D47
60 Ah
540 A
232x173x225 mmMore
For Subaru Forester III with 2.0, 110 kW, EJ204 or 2.5 Turbo petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 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.

Subaru Forester III – petrol engines:
  • 2.0, 110 kW, FB20
  • 2.5

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 26
70 Ah
630 A
261x175x220 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB704
70 Ah
540 A
270x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA754
75 Ah
630 A
270x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E23
70 Ah
630 A
261x175x220 mmMore
For Subaru Forester III with 2.0, 110 kW, FB20 or 2.5 petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 260x174x224 mm, 261x175x220 mm or 270x173x222 mm and with a capacity exceeding 67 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB704 which capacity is 70 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.

Subaru Forester III – diesel engines:
  • 2.0 D

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 28
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB954
95 Ah
720 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA954
95 Ah
800 A
306x173x222 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
G7
95 Ah
830 A
306x173x225 mmMore
The Subaru Forester III with a 2.0 D diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 306x173x222 mm or 306x173x225 mm, with a minimum capacity of 87 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB954 of a capacity 95Ah and 720A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Bosch S4 S40 28 of a capacity 95 Ah, having 830A Cold Cranking Amps.
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!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

Subaru BRZ (2012-) battery
Subaru Forester I (1997-2002) battery
Subaru Forester II (2002-2008) battery
Subaru Forester IV (2012-2018) battery
Subaru Outback II (1999-2004) battery
Subaru Outback III (2003-2009) battery
Subaru Outback IV (2009-2014) battery
Subaru XV (2012-) battery


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