VW Passat B4 (35I) (1993-1997) – batteries




VW Passat in version B4 (35I) was produced in the years 1993 – 1997. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for VW Passat (1993-1997):

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

VW Passat B4 (35I) – petrol engines:
  • 1.6
  • 1.8
  • 1.8 16V
  • 1.8 G60 Syncro
  • 1.8 GL
  • 2.0
  • 2.0 16V
  • 2.0 Syncro
  • 2.8 VR6

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S3
S30 04
53 Ah
500 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Bosch S4
S40 04
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 04
61 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Exide Classic
EC542
54 Ah
500 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB602
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA612
61 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Halfords Essentials
HB 075
56 Ah
500 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 075
60 Ah
550 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS075
62 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Varta Black Dynamic
C11
53 Ah
500 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D59
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x175 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
D21
61 Ah
600 A
242x175x175 mmMore
For the 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 16V petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 242x175x175 mm with a capacity exceeding 51 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Varta Black Dynamic C11 which capacity is 53 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 500 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS075 of a capacity 62Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 600 A. All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.

VW Passat B4 (35I) – diesel engines:
  • 1.9 TD
  • 1.9 TDI

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S3
S30 07
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Bosch S4
S40 07
72 Ah
680 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 07
74 Ah
750 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Exide Classic
EC652
65 Ah
540 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB712
71 Ah
670 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA722
72 Ah
720 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP100
72 Ah
680 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS100
74 Ah
750 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Varta Black Dynamic
E9
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E43
72 Ah
680 A
278x175x175 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
E38
74 Ah
750 A
278x175x175 mmMore
For the VW Passat B4 (35I) with 1.9 TD or 1.9 TDI diesel engines, we recommend batteries sized 276x175x175 mm or 278x175x175 mm, with a minimum capacity of 62 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Classic EC652 of a capacity 65Ah and 540A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Bosch S5 S50 07 of a capacity 74 Ah, having 750A Cold Cranking Amps. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your VW Passat , 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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