Which battery for the Fiat 500 (312, from 2007)?

Fiat 500 312: Fiat 500 (312_), side view
Fiat 500 (312_)
  • Fiat 500 312: Fiat 500 C (312_), side view
    Fiat 500 C (312_)

Car battery by model

With Start-Stop, the Fiat 500 (312, from 2007) almost always takes a battery like the Varta N60: EFB, 60 Ah and 640 A, in case size L2. Versions without Start-Stop take the Varta B36 (conventional, 44 Ah and 420 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.

  • from 2007
  • 7 engines
  • EFB · conventional
  • Case L2

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Recommended batteries for the Fiat 500 312

Equivalent to the Varta N60

Tudor TK620

AGM 62 Ah · 680 A (EN)

Case L2 · 242 × 175 × 190 mm · + right

Same dimensions and terminal layout, the same or higher capacity and the same or better technology

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Fiat 500 312 battery by engine

Each row groups the versions that share an engine. When an engine lists more than one battery, it is because the battery changes with the version or equipment: your number plate settles it.

Recommended battery by engine: Fiat 500 (312, from 2007)
EnginePowerYearsFuelWith Start-StopWithout Start-Stop
0.9199 B6.000, 312 A2.000, 312 A4.000, 312 A5.000, 312 A6.00044-77 kW (60-105 hp)from 2009PetrolVarta N60EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + rightVarta B36conventional · 44 Ah · 420 A · L0 · + right
1.0 Mild Hybrid463 41 16251-52 kW (69-71 hp)from 2020HybridVarta N50EFB · 50 Ah · 550 A · L1 · + rightVarta C30conventional · 54 Ah · 530 A · L1 · + right
1.2169 A4.00051 kW (69 hp)from 2007PetrolVarta N60EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + rightVarta B36conventional · 44 Ah · 420 A · L0 · + right
1.2 LPG169 A4.00051 kW (69 hp)from 2010Gas (CNG/LPG)Varta N60EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + rightVarta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right
1.3 D Multijet169 A1.000, 199 B1.000, 312 B1.000, 312 B5.00055-70 kW (75-95 hp)from 2007DieselVarta N60EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + rightVarta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + rightVarta B36conventional · 44 Ah · 420 A · L0 · + right
1.4169 A3.000, EAB74-75 kW (100-102 hp)from 2007PetrolVarta N60EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + rightVarta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + rightVarta B36conventional · 44 Ah · 420 A · L0 · + right
Electric24, E9924-83 kW (33-113 hp)from 2010Electric—Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right

With Start-Stop: versions with automatic engine stop-start, or that leave the factory with an EFB or AGM battery. Ah = capacity; A = cold cranking current (EN standard); + right/+ left = side of the positive terminal. Under each engine you will find its engine codes, handy for identifying your version.

What you should know about the Fiat 500 312

The Fiat 500 (312), in hatchback and 500C convertible form, is a city car with a small battery. Without Start-Stop, the 1.2 takes a 44 Ah conventional battery in an L0 case, the shortest on the market, and other versions 52 Ah in an L1; with Start-Stop, the recommended battery is a 60 Ah EFB in an L2 case, or 50 Ah in an L1 on the 1.0 Mild Hybrid. Before you buy, check the length of the battery compartment: there is more than 60 mm between an L0 and an L2.

  • Model fact: the Fiat 500 312 mainly uses case sizes L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm), L0 (175 × 175 × 190 mm) and L1 (207 × 175 × 190 mm). A battery of a different size will not sit securely in the car’s battery tray.
  • General tip: if your car came from the factory with an AGM battery, replace it with another AGM; if it has an EFB, with an EFB or an AGM. A conventional battery in a Start-Stop car wears out much sooner and the system may stop working.
  • General tip: on many Start-Stop cars the ECU manages battery charging, so when you replace the battery it is best to register the new one with a diagnostic tool.
  • General tip: on short trips around town the alternator barely recharges the battery. If the car is parked on the street in winter or sits unused for days, measure the resting voltage (12.4 V or more) or use a battery maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

Which battery does the Fiat 500 (312, from 2007) take?

With Start-Stop, the Fiat 500 (312, from 2007) almost always takes a battery like the Varta N60: EFB, 60 Ah and 640 A, in case size L2. Versions without Start-Stop take the Varta B36 (conventional, 44 Ah and 420 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.

Can I fit a standard battery in my Fiat 500 with Start-Stop?

No. On versions that come with an EFB, such as the Varta N60, you can fit another EFB or upgrade to AGM, but not drop down to a conventional battery: it would last far less with the constant stopping and restarting of Start-Stop.

What size battery does the Fiat 500 take?

Depending on the engine, the Fiat 500 312 uses these case sizes: L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm), L0 (175 × 175 × 190 mm) and L1 (207 × 175 × 190 mm); dimensions are length × width × height. Also check that the positive terminal is on the same side as on your current battery.

Does the Varta N60 fit the Fiat 500 312?

Yes, it is one of the recommended batteries for the Fiat 500 312 with the 0.9, 1.2, 1.2 LPG, 1.3 D Multijet and 1.4 engines (5 of the 7 engines in the table). For the others, check their row in the table or search by number plate.

How do I find out exactly which battery my Fiat 500 takes?

Enter your number plate or chassis number (VIN) in our battery finder: it identifies the exact engine and shows you only the compatible batteries. You can also check the label on your current battery: capacity (Ah), cold cranking (A, EN standard) and technology (AGM, EFB or conventional).

Updated: · Source: battery application data by engine (KType TecDoc), the same data our number plate search uses, plus the datasheet of each battery.

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