# Which battery for the Opel Astra H (2004-2014)?

> Opel Astra H battery: conventional, 60 Ah and 540 A, case size LB2 (Varta D59). Battery for each engine and number plate check.

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Astra H (A04)

- Astra H GTC (A04)

- Astra H Estate (A04)

- Astra H Estate Van (L70)

- Astra H TwinTop (A04)

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There are no Start-Stop versions of the Opel Astra H (2004-2014), so it usually takes a battery like the Varta D59: conventional, 60 Ah and 540 A, in case size LB2. Other engines use the Varta E43 (conventional, 72 Ah and 680 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.
- 2004-2014
- 14 engines
- conventional
- Case LB2

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## Recommended batteries for the Opel Astra H

 For versions without Start-Stop
[Varta D59](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d59)
conventional 60 Ah · 540 A (EN)
Case LB2 · 242 × 175 × 175 mm · + right
Recommended for 10 of 14 engines
[See price and specs Varta D59 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d59)
 For versions without Start-Stop
[Varta E43](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e43)
conventional 72 Ah · 680 A (EN)
Case LB3 · 278 × 175 × 175 mm · + right
Recommended for 2 of 14 engines
[See price and specs Varta E43 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-e43)
 Equivalent to the Varta D59
[Tudor TA612](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-ta612)
conventional 61 Ah · 600 A (EN)
Case LB2 · 242 × 175 × 175 mm · + right
Same dimensions and terminal layout, the same or higher capacity and the same or better technology
[See price and specs Tudor TA612 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-ta612)

## Opel Astra H 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.

| Engine | Power | Years | Fuel | Recommended battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2Z 12 XEP | 59 kW (80 hp) | from 2005 | Petrol | Varta C6 conventional · 52 Ah · 520 A · LB1 · + right Varta B18 conventional · 44 Ah · 440 A · LB1 · + right |
| 1.3 CDTIZ 13 DTH | 66 kW (90 hp) | from 2005 | Diesel | Varta D59 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 · + right |
| 1.4Z 14 XEL, Z 14 XEP | 55-66 kW (75-90 hp) | from 2004 | Petrol | Varta B18 conventional · 44 Ah · 440 A · LB1 · + right Varta D59 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 · + right |
| 1.4 EcoTecZ 14 XEP | 66 kW (90 hp) | 2004-2012 | Petrol | Varta B18 conventional · 44 Ah · 440 A · LB1 · + right |
| 1.4 LPGZ 14 XEP | 66 kW (90 hp) | 2009-2010 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | Varta D59 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 · + right |
| 1.6A 16 XER, Z 16 XE1, Z 16 XEP, Z 16 XER | 77-85 kW (105-116 hp) | from 2004 | Petrol | Varta D59 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 · + right |
| 1.6 EcoTecZ 16 XEP, Z 16 XER | 76-85 kW (103-116 hp) | 2004-2010 | Petrol | Varta D59 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 · + right |
| 1.6 LPGZ 16 XER | 85 kW (116 hp) | 2009-2010 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | Varta D59 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 · + right |
| 1.6 TurboA 16 LET, Z 16 LET | 132 kW (180 hp) | 2007-2010 | Petrol | Varta D59 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 · + right |
| 1.7 CDTIA 17 DTJ, A 17 DTR, Z 17 DTH, Z 17 DTJ, Z 17 DTL, Z 17 DTR | 59-92 kW (80-125 hp) | from 2004 | Diesel | Varta D59 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 · + right |
| 1.8A 18 XER, Z 18 XE, Z 18 XER | 92-103 kW (125-140 hp) | from 2004 | Petrol | Varta D59 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 · + right |
| 1.9 CDTIZ 19 DT, Z 19 DTH, Z 19 DTL | 74-110 kW (100-150 hp) | 2004-2012 | Diesel | Varta E43 conventional · 72 Ah · 680 A · LB3 · + right |
| 1.9 CDTI 16VZ 19 DTJ | 88 kW (120 hp) | 2004-2010 | Diesel | Varta E43 conventional · 72 Ah · 680 A · LB3 · + right |
| 2.0 TurboZ 20 LEH, Z 20 LEL, Z 20 LER | 125-177 kW (170-240 hp) | 2004-2010 | Petrol | Varta D59 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · LB2 · + 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 Opel Astra H

This page covers Astra H (A04), Astra H GTC (A04), Astra H Estate (A04) and Astra H Estate Van (L70): 14 engines in the table, petrol (8), diesel (4) and gas (CNG/LPG) (2). No version has factory Start-Stop, so they all take a conventional battery, from 44 to 72 Ah depending on the engine. The usual case size is LB2 (242 × 175 × 175 mm).
- Model fact: the Opel Astra H mainly uses case sizes LB2 (242 × 175 × 175 mm), LB3 (278 × 175 × 175 mm) and LB1 (207 × 175 × 175 mm). A battery of a different size will not sit securely in the car’s battery tray.
- General tip: in a compact car that mixes town and open-road driving, the battery suffers most in winter and with lots of equipment switched on (heated rear window, heated seats). If cold starts become sluggish, have it checked before it leaves you stranded.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does the Opel Astra H (2004-2014) take?

There are no Start-Stop versions of the Opel Astra H (2004-2014), so it usually takes a battery like the Varta D59: conventional, 60 Ah and 540 A, in case size LB2. Other engines use the Varta E43 (conventional, 72 Ah and 680 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.

### What size battery does the Opel Astra H take?

Depending on the engine, the Opel Astra H uses these case sizes: LB2 (242 × 175 × 175 mm), LB3 (278 × 175 × 175 mm) and LB1 (207 × 175 × 175 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 D59 fit the Opel Astra H?

Yes, it is one of the recommended batteries for the Opel Astra H with the 1.3 CDTI, 1.4, 1.4 LPG, 1.6, 1.6 EcoTec and 1.6 LPG engines (10 of the 14 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 Opel Astra H 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).

## Other Opel Astra generations

- [Opel Astra L from 2021 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/opel-astra-battery#gen-opel-astra-l)
- [ Opel Astra K from 2015 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/opel-astra-battery#gen-opel-astra-k)
- [ Opel Astra J 2009-2015 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/opel-astra-battery#gen-opel-astra-j)
- [ Opel Astra G 1998-2009 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/opel-astra-battery#gen-opel-astra-g)
- [ Opel Astra F 1991-2005 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/opel-astra-battery#gen-opel-astra-f)

## More information

- [Opel Astra battery: every generation](https://bateriasonline.es/en/opel-astra-battery)
- [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)
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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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