Volvo XC60 I (2008-2017) – batteries


The first-generation Volvo XC60, produced between 2008 and 2017, is a popular SUV that requires the appropriate battery depending on the engine type and the presence of the Start-Stop system. Choosing the right battery is crucial for the smooth operation of the vehicle, especially in the context of its electrical systems and the Start-Stop function, which affects the frequency of engine starts.

For petrol engine versions like the T5 (180 kW) without the Start-Stop system, a standard battery with a capacity of 74-78 Ah and a cranking current of 680-780 A is recommended. An example of a fitting battery could be Lucas LS096. AWD versions of this engine require similar specifications. Batteries like Varta E44 or Exide EA770 can also be suitable for these vehicles.

In the case of diesel engines, such as the D4 (133 kW), non-Start-Stop versions use standard batteries with similar capacities of 74-78 Ah and a cranking current of 680-780 A. A suitable example is the Bosch S40 08. However, Start-Stop versions require AGM batteries that handle frequent starts more efficiently. A suitable AGM battery could be Exide EK700.

For more powerful engines, such as the D5 AWD (158 kW), non-Start-Stop versions also need higher-capacity batteries, like the Exide EA852, while Start-Stop versions can use AGM batteries such as Halfords AGM 096. AGM technology is more resilient to frequent charging and discharging cycles, crucial for vehicles that frequently stop and start their engines.

It’s also worth noting that AWD (All Wheel Drive) vehicles often have higher cranking current requirements, which is important when selecting a battery, especially for more demanding diesel engines.

Volvo XC60 in version I was produced in the years 2008 – 2017. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Volvo XC60 (2008-2017):

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

Volvo XC60 I – petrol engines:
  • 2.0T (149 kW)
  • 3.2 AWD (179 kW)
  • T5 (177 kW)
  • T5 (180 kW)
  • T5 AWD (183 kW)
  • T5 AWD (187 kW)
  • T6 AWD (224 kW)

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 08
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 08
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB740
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA770
77 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 096
76 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP096
75 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS096
78 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E11
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
E44
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
For the 2.0T (149 kW), 3.2 AWD (179 kW), T5 (177 kW) petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm with a capacity exceeding 72 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S4 S40 08 which capacity is 74 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 680 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Volvo XC60 I – petrol engines:
  • T5 AWD (180 kW) – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4 EFB
S4 E08
70 Ah
650 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide EFB
EL700
70 Ah
720 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
EFB 096
75 Ah
700 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 Blue Dynamic EFB
N70
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Owning a Volvo XC60 I with a T5 AWD (180 kW) engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with EFB technology. Matching batteries have dimensions 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 650 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Volvo XC60 I – petrol engines:
  • T5 (180 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • T6 (225 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • T6 AWD (225 kW) – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 08
70 Ah
760 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
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
E39
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
The Volvo XC60 I gasoline engines mentioned above are equipped with a Start-Stop system, and in this case, it means there is a need to use batteries produced using AGM technology. Batteries suitable for T5 (180 kW), T6 (225 kW) and T6 AWD (225 kW) engines have dimensions of 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 720 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Volvo XC60 I – diesel engines:
  • 2.4D (120 kW)
  • D3 (120 kW)
  • D4 (120 kW)

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 08
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 08
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB740
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA770
77 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 096
76 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP096
75 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS096
78 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E11
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
E44
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
The three above-mentioned diesel engines, namely 2.4D (120 kW), D3 (120 kW) and D4 (120 kW), should be paired with batteries sized 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm with a capacity of at least 72 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S4 S40 08 of a capacity 74Ah and 680A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78 Ah, having 780A Cold Cranking Amps. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Volvo XC60 I – diesel engines:
  • D5 AWD (169 kW) – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4 EFB
S4 E08
70 Ah
650 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide EFB
EL700
70 Ah
720 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
EFB 096
75 Ah
700 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 Blue Dynamic EFB
N70
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Owning a Volvo XC60 I with a D5 AWD (169 kW) engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with EFB technology. Matching batteries have dimensions 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 650 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Volvo XC60 I – diesel engines:
  • 2.4D (120 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • D3 (100 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • D3 (110 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • D3 (120 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • D4 (120 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • D4 (133 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • D4 (140 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • D4 AWD (133 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • D4 AWD (140 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • D5 AWD (158 kW) – with Start-Stop
  • D5 AWD (162 kW) – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 08
70 Ah
760 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
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF096
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
E39
70 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
The diesel engines of the Volvo XC60 I listed above have a Start-Stop system, and in this case, this means that we must use batteries produced in 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). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Volvo XC60 I – diesel engines:
  • D3 (100 kW)
  • D5 (158 kW)
  • D5 AWD (158 kW)
  • D5 AWD (169 kW)

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 10
80 Ah
740 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 10
85 Ah
800 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB802
80 Ah
700 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA852
85 Ah
800 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 110
80 Ah
760 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
F17
80 Ah
740 A
315x175x175 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
F18
85 Ah
800 A
315x175x175 mmMore
The Volvo XC60 I with diesel engines D3 (100 kW), D5 (158 kW), D5 AWD (158 kW), and the others mentioned above, should be equipped with a battery sized 315x175x175 mm, with a minimum capacity of 75 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB802 of a capacity 80Ah and 700A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA852 of a capacity 85 Ah, having 800A Cold Cranking Amps. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

Volvo XC60 I – diesel engines:
  • D4 AWD (133 kW)

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 13
95 Ah
800 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 13
100 Ah
830 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB950
95 Ah
800 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA1000
100 Ah
900 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 019
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
G3
95 Ah
800 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
H3
100 Ah
830 A
353x175x190 mmMore
The Volvo XC60 I with a D4 AWD (133 kW) diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 352x175x190 mm or 353x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 92 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S4 S40 13 of a capacity 95Ah and 800A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA1000 of a capacity 100 Ah, having 900A Cold Cranking Amps. All batteries compatible with the D4 AWD (133 kW) engine have a B13 mount.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Volvo XC60 , 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

Volvo C30 (2006-2012) battery
Volvo S40 I (1995-2004) battery
Volvo S40 II (2004-2012) battery
Volvo S60 I (2000-2010) battery
Volvo S60 II (2010-) battery
Volvo S80 I (1998-2006) battery
Volvo S80 II (2006-2016) battery
Volvo V40 I (1995-2004) battery
Volvo V40 II (2012-) battery
Volvo V50 (2004-2012) battery
Volvo V60 (2010-) battery
Volvo V70 I (1996-2000) battery
Volvo V70 II (2000-2007) battery
Volvo V70 III (2007-2016) battery
Volvo XC40 (2017-) battery


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