VW Polo III (6N1, before facelift) (1994-1999) – batteries
VW Polo in version III (6N1, before facelift) was produced in the years 1994 – 1999. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.
Basic parameters of batteries suitable for VW Polo (1994-1999):
Layout
Terminal types
Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side
1
B13
VW Polo III (6N1, before facelift) – petrol engines:
For these petrol engines, we recommend batteries with dimensions of 207x175x175 mm and a capacity exceeding 38 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S3 S30 01 which capacity is 41 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 360 A. The most powerful battery is Bosch S5 S50 01 of a capacity 52Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 520 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
VW Polo III (6N1, before facelift) – petrol engines:
For these petrol engines, we recommend batteries with dimensions of 207x175x190 mm and a capacity exceeding 41 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Classic EC440 which capacity is 44 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 360 A. The most powerful battery is Bosch S5 S50 02 of a capacity 54Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 530 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
VW Polo III (6N1, before facelift) – petrol engines:
For the VW Polo with a 120 1.6 16V GTI gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 242x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 59 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S4 S40 05 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 of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.
VW Polo III (6N1, before facelift) – diesel engines:
These diesel engines should work with batteries of dimensions 242x175x190 mm, which capacity is minimum 59 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Bosch S4 S40 05 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 of the above motors have a base hold-down B13. If you’re still unsure which battery fits your VW Polo , 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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