VW Touareg II (2010-2017) – batteries


VW Touareg in version II was produced in the years 2010 – 2017. We invite you to a list of batteries matching individual engine versions.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for VW Touareg (2010-2017):

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

VW Touareg II – petrol engines:
  • 3.0 V6 TSI Hybrid – with Start-Stop

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 mm
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
VW Touareg II with a 3.0 V6 TSI Hybrid engine and Start-Stop system requires the use of an standardowy battery. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 74 Ah of a capacity and 680 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All batteries compatible with the 3.0 V6 TSI Hybrid engine have a B13 mount.

VW Touareg II – petrol engines:
  • 4.2 V8 FSI

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5
S50 13
100 Ah
830 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA1000
100 Ah
900 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
H3
100 Ah
830 A
353x175x190 mmMore
For the VW Touareg II with a 4.2 V8 FSI gasoline engine, we choose batteries with dimensions of 352x175x190 mm or 353x175x190 mm, whose capacity exceeds 97 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Bosch S5 S50 13 which capacity is 100 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 830 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA1000 of a capacity 100Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 900 A. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

VW Touareg II – petrol engines:
  • 3.6 V6 FSI
  • 4.2 V8 FSI – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 13
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK950
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK960
96 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 019
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF017
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
G14
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
One of the aforementioned petrol engines of the VW Touareg II has a start-stop system, while the other lacks this system. However, in both cases, AGM technology batteries should be used. We choose batteries with the dimensions: 353x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 95 Ah of a capacity and 850 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

VW Touareg II – diesel engines:
  • 3.0 V6 TDI (150 kW) – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 13
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK950
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK960
96 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Advanced
AGM 019
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF017
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
G14
95 Ah
850 A
353x175x190 mmMore
Owning a VW Touareg II with a 3.0 V6 TDI (150 kW) engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with AGM technology. Matching batteries have dimensions 353x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 95 Ah of a capacity and 850 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All batteries compatible with the 3.0 V6 TDI (150 kW) engine have a B13 mount.

VW Touareg II – diesel engines:
  • 4.2 V8 TDI

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5
S50 15
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB1100
110 Ah
850 A
392x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP020
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mm
Varta Silver Dynamic
I1
110 Ah
920 A
393x175x190 mmMore
The VW Touareg II with a 4.2 V8 TDI diesel engine should be compatible with batteries of dimensions 392x175x190 mm or 393x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 107 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB1100 of a capacity 110Ah and 850A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Premium LP020 of a capacity 110 Ah, having 920A Cold Cranking Amps. All batteries compatible with the 4.2 V8 TDI engine have a B13 mount.

VW Touareg II – diesel engines:
  • 3.0 V6 TDI – with Start-Stop

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S5 AGM
S5A 15
105 Ah
950 A
393x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK1050
105 Ah
950 A
392x175x190 mmMore
Exide AGM
EK1060
106 Ah
950 A
393x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Fusion AGM
LF020
105 Ah
950 A
393x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM
H15
105 Ah
950 A
393x175x190 mmMore
Owning a VW Touareg II with a 3.0 V6 TDI engine and Start-Stop system means there is a need to use more expensive batteries made with AGM technology. Dimensions of matching batteries differ slightly depending on the manufacturer and are 392x175x190 mm or 393x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 105 Ah of a capacity and 950 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). All the batteries in the list above have a base hold-down B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your VW Touareg , 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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