# Which battery does the Opel Astra take? Generation by generation

> Opel Astra battery: 6 generations (from 1991), AGM, EFB and conventional, with and without Start-Stop. Check it by number plate.

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Car battery by model
It depends on the generation and on whether your Opel Astra has Start-Stop. The Opel Astra H (2004-2014) usually takes a battery like the Varta D59: conventional, 60 Ah and 540 A, case size LB2. With Start-Stop, the Opel Astra J (2009-2015) almost always takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta D59 (conventional, 60 Ah). Below you will find all 6 generations, each with its battery.
- 6 generations
- from 1991
- 78 engines
- AGM · EFB · conventional

[Check with your number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin) We show you only the batteries that fit your exact version.

- [ **Opel Astra K** from 2015

](#gen-opel-astra-k)
- [ **Opel Astra J** 2009-2015

](#gen-opel-astra-j)
- [ **Opel Astra H** 2004-2014

](https://bateriasonline.es/en/opel-astra-h-battery)
- [ **Opel Astra G** 1998-2009

](#gen-opel-astra-g)
- [ **Opel Astra F** 1991-2005

](#gen-opel-astra-f)

## Opel Astra 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.

### Opel Astra L

from 2021 · 1 engines
Battery: [Varta N70](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n70) EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3
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Astra K (B16)

- Astra K Sports Tourer (B16)

### Opel Astra K

from 2015 · 9 engines
With Start-Stop: [Varta A6](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a6) AGM · 80 Ah · 800 A · L4 Also: [Varta A7](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7)
Without Start-Stop: [Varta C22](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-c22) conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 Also: [Varta E11](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e11), [Varta D24](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d24)
[Check with my number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin)

Astra J (P10)

- Astra J Sports Tourer (P10)

- Astra J Saloon

- Astra J GTC

- Astra J Estate Van (P10)

### Opel Astra J

2009-2015 · 15 engines
With Start-Stop: [Varta A7](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7) AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 Also: [Varta N60](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n60), [Varta N70](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n70)
Without Start-Stop: [Varta D59](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d59) conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 Also: [Varta E43](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e43), [Varta F17](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-f17)
[Check with my number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin)

Astra H (A04)

- Astra H GTC (A04)

- Astra H Estate (A04)

- Astra H Estate Van (L70)

- Astra H TwinTop (A04)

### [Opel Astra H](https://bateriasonline.es/en/opel-astra-h-battery)

2004-2014 · 14 engines
Battery: [Varta D59](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d59) conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 Also: [Varta E43](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e43), [Varta B18](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-b18)
[See the battery for each engine Opel Astra H ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/opel-astra-h-battery)

Astra G Hatchback (T98)

- Astra G Saloon (T98)

- Astra G Estate (T98)

- Astra G Estate Van (F70)

- Astra G Coupe (T98)

### Opel Astra G

1998-2009 · 22 engines
Battery: [Varta D59](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d59) conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 Also: [Varta E43](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e43), [Varta B18](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-b18)
[Check with my number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin)

Astra F Hatchback (T92)

- Astra F Saloon (T92)

- Astra F Estate (T92)

- Astra F Estate Van (T92)

### Opel Astra F

1991-2005 · 17 engines
Battery: [Varta B18](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-b18) conventional · 44 Ah · 440 A · LB1 Also: [Varta C11](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-c11), [Varta D59](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d59)
[Check with my number plate](https://bateriasonline.es/en/battery-finder-plate-or-vin)

## How the Opel Astra battery has changed

Start-Stop becomes widespread with the Opel Astra J (2009), and with it come AGM and EFB batteries. Earlier generations —Opel Astra F, Opel Astra G and Opel Astra H— use conventional batteries from 41 to 72 Ah. The most common case size is LB2, but not every generation uses it: check yours before you buy.

## How to tell which Opel Astra 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Opel Astra L | from 2021 | Astra L (OV5) |
| Opel Astra K | from 2015 | Astra K (B16), Astra K Sports Tourer (B16), Astra K Hatchback Van |
| Opel Astra J | 2009-2015 | Astra J (P10), Astra J GTC, Astra J Saloon, Astra J Sports Tourer (P10), Astra J Estate Van (P10), Astra J Hatchback Van (P10) |
| Opel Astra H | 2004-2014 | Astra H (A04), Astra H GTC (A04), Astra H Estate (A04), Astra H TwinTop (A04), Astra H Saloon (A04), Astra H Estate Van (L70), Astra H Classic Estate (A04), Astra H Classic Hatchback (A04), Astra H Classic Saloon (A04) |
| Opel Astra G | 1998-2009 | Astra G Hatchback (T98), Astra G Saloon (T98), Astra G Estate (T98), Astra G Convertible (T98), Astra G Coupe (T98), Astra G Estate Van (F70), Astra G Classic (T98), Astra G Classic Caravan (F35), Astra G Classic Saloon (T98) |
| Opel Astra F | 1991-2005 | Astra F Hatchback (T92), Astra F Saloon (T92), Astra F Estate (T92), Astra F Convertible (T92), Astra F Estate Van (T92), Astra F Classic Estate (T92), Astra F Classic Hatchback (T92), Astra F Classic Saloon (T92) |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does the Opel Astra take?

It depends on the generation and on whether your Opel Astra has Start-Stop. The Opel Astra H (2004-2014) usually takes a battery like the Varta D59: conventional, 60 Ah and 540 A, case size LB2. With Start-Stop, the Opel Astra J (2009-2015) almost always takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta D59 (conventional, 60 Ah). Below you will find all 6 generations, each with its battery.

### Do all Opel Astra generations take the same battery?

No. The battery changes with the generation, the engine and Start-Stop: the Opel Astra H mostly takes the Varta D59 (conventional) and the Opel Astra J the Varta A7 (AGM).

### Since when has the Opel Astra had Start-Stop?

It became widespread with the Opel Astra J (2009). Those versions need AGM and EFB; if your Opel Astra is older or has no Start-Stop, it takes a conventional battery.

### How do I know which generation my Opel Astra is?

By the years of manufacture (Opel Astra H: 2004-2014; Opel Astra J: 2009-2015; Opel Astra K: from 2015; Opel Astra L: from 2021) or, more easily, with your number plate: our search identifies the exact model and engine and shows you only the batteries that fit.

## More information

- [Car battery sizes: L1-L6, LB1-LB5, B and D (Asian) cases](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-battery-sizes-l-lb-b-d-cases)
- [Varta A7 (formerly E39): what changed and equivalents](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7-e39-agm-battery-equivalents)
- [Varta, Bosch, Exide and Tudor car battery equivalents table](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-bosch-exide-tudor-car-battery-equivalents)
- [Start-Stop batteries (AGM and EFB)](https://bateriasonline.es/en/start-stop-batteries-agm-efb)
- [Car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries)
- [LB2 car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/lb2-car-batteries)
- [What battery does my car need? Guide by model](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-battery-by-model)

Updated: 9 November 2026 · 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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