Car battery by model
It depends on the generation and on whether your Ford Fiesta has Start-Stop. With Start-Stop, the Ford Fiesta Mk6 (from 2008) always takes a battery like the Varta D54: EFB, 65 Ah and 650 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta E43 (conventional, 72 Ah). The Ford Fiesta Mk5 (2001-2011) usually takes a battery like the Varta B18: conventional, 44 Ah and 440 A, case size LB1. Below you will find all 5 generations, each with its battery.
- 5 generations
- from 1989
- 61 engines
- EFB · conventional
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Ford Fiesta generations and their battery
Newest first. If you are not sure which one you have, go by the year of manufacture or check with your number plate.
Fiesta VII Van
Fiesta VI Van
Ford Fiesta Mk6
With Start-Stop: Varta D54 EFB · 65 Ah · 650 A · LB3
Without Start-Stop: Varta E43 conventional · 72 Ah · 680 A · LB3Also: Varta B18, Varta D59
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Fiesta V Van
Ford Fiesta Mk5
Battery: Varta B18 conventional · 44 Ah · 440 A · LB1Also: Varta D59
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Fiesta Hatchback Van (JV_)
Ford Fiesta Mk4
Battery: Varta B18 conventional · 44 Ah · 440 A · LB1Also: Varta D59, Varta A17
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Ford Fiesta Mk3
Battery: Varta A17 conventional · 41 Ah · 360 A · LB1Also: Varta D59, Varta C11
Check with my number plateHow the Ford Fiesta battery has changed
Start-Stop becomes widespread with the Ford Fiesta Mk6 (2008), and with it come EFB batteries. Earlier generations —Ford Fiesta Mk3, Ford Fiesta Mk4 and Ford Fiesta Mk5— use conventional batteries from 41 to 72 Ah. The most common case size is LB3, but not every generation uses it: check yours before you buy.
How to tell which Ford Fiesta you have
Each generation has its own production years and model code, which you will find in the car’s documents. These are the body styles of each one:
| Generation | Years | Body styles (model code) |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta Mk7 | from 2017 | Fiesta VII (HJ, HF), Fiesta VII Van |
| Ford Fiesta Mk6 | from 2008 | Fiesta VI (CB1, CCN), Fiesta VI Van |
| Ford Fiesta Mk5 | 2001-2011 | Fiesta V (JH_, JD_), Fiesta V Van |
| Ford Fiesta Mk4 | 1995-2003 | Fiesta IV (JA_, JB_), Fiesta Hatchback Van (JV_) |
| Ford Fiesta Mk3 | 1989-1997 | Fiesta III (GFJ) |
Frequently asked questions
Which battery does the Ford Fiesta take?
It depends on the generation and on whether your Ford Fiesta has Start-Stop. With Start-Stop, the Ford Fiesta Mk6 (from 2008) always takes a battery like the Varta D54: EFB, 65 Ah and 650 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta E43 (conventional, 72 Ah). The Ford Fiesta Mk5 (2001-2011) usually takes a battery like the Varta B18: conventional, 44 Ah and 440 A, case size LB1. Below you will find all 5 generations, each with its battery.
Do all Ford Fiesta generations take the same battery?
No. The battery changes with the generation, the engine and Start-Stop: the Ford Fiesta Mk6 mostly takes the Varta D54 (EFB) and the Ford Fiesta Mk5 the Varta B18 (conventional).
Since when has the Ford Fiesta had Start-Stop?
It became widespread with the Ford Fiesta Mk6 (2008). Those versions need EFB; if your Ford Fiesta is older or has no Start-Stop, it takes a conventional battery.
How do I know which generation my Ford Fiesta is?
By the years of manufacture (Ford Fiesta Mk4: 1995-2003; Ford Fiesta Mk5: 2001-2011; Ford Fiesta Mk6: from 2008; Ford Fiesta Mk7: from 2017) or, more easily, with your number plate: our search identifies the exact model and engine and shows you only the batteries that fit.
Updated: · Source: battery application data by engine (KType TecDoc), the same data our number plate search uses, plus the datasheet of each battery.