Clio IV Grandtour (KH_)
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With Start-Stop, the Renault Clio IV (from 2012) usually takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A, in case size L3. Versions without Start-Stop take the Varta E11 (conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.
- from 2012
- 13 engines
- AGM · EFB · conventional
- Case L3
Check with your number plateWe show you only the batteries that fit your exact version.
Recommended batteries for the Renault Clio IV
For Start-Stop versions
AGM 70 Ah · 760 A (EN)
Case L3 · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 8 of 13 engines
See price and specs Varta A7
For versions without Start-Stop
conventional 74 Ah · 680 A (EN)
Case L3 · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 4 of 13 engines
See price and specs Varta E11
For Start-Stop versions
EFB 60 Ah · 640 A (EN)
Case L2 · 242 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 1 of 13 engines
See price and specs Varta N60
Equivalent to the Varta A7
AGM 72 Ah · 760 A (EN)
Case L3 · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Same dimensions and terminal layout, the same or higher capacity and the same or better technology
See price and specs Tudor TK720Renault Clio IV 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 | With Start-Stop | Without Start-Stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 TCe 75H4B 408 | 56 kW (76 hp) | from 2018 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 0.9 TCe 90H4B 400, H4B 408 | 66 kW (90 hp) | from 2012 | Petrol | Varta N60EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + rightVarta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + rightVarta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 0.9 TCe 90 LPGH4B 410 | 66 kW (90 hp) | from 2016 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.2 16VD4F 728, D4F 740 | 54-55 kW (73-75 hp) | from 2012 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + rightVarta N70EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta D15conventional · 63 Ah · 610 A · L2 · + rightVarta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.2 LPGD4F 744 | 53 kW (72 hp) | from 2014 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | — | Varta N70EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right |
| 1.2 LPG 16VD4F 740 | 54 kW (73 hp) | 2012-2015 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | — | Varta N70EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right |
| 1.2 TCe 120H5F 403, H5F 408, H5F 412 | 87-88 kW (118-120 hp) | from 2013 | Petrol | Varta N70EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + rightVarta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.5 dCiK9K 830, K9K 838 | 62-63 kW (84-86 hp) | from 2012 | Diesel | Varta N70EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 1.5 dCi 75K9K 612, K9K 628 | 55 kW (75 hp) | from 2012 | Diesel | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + rightVarta E43conventional · 72 Ah · 680 A · LB3 · + right |
| 1.5 dCi 90K9K 608, K9K 628, K9K 629, K9K 638 | 66 kW (90 hp) | from 2012 | Diesel | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 1.5 dCi 110K9K 646 | 81 kW (110 hp) | from 2016 | Diesel | Varta N70EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.6 RSM5M 400, M5M 401, M5M 450 | 147 kW (200 hp) | from 2013 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.6 RS TrophyM5M 401 | 162 kW (220 hp) | from 2015 | Petrol | Varta A8AGM · 60 Ah · 680 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 Renault Clio IV
The Clio IV, in five-door and Sport Tourer (Grandtour) form, combines TCe petrol, dCi diesel and LPG versions. Those with Start-Stop mostly take a 70 Ah AGM in an L3 case, although the TCe 90 can come with a 60 Ah EFB in an L2; without Start-Stop, the norm is a 74 Ah conventional battery on the dCi and 52 Ah on the small petrol engines. As a city car, it suffers on short trips: a battery with the right technology keeps the Start-Stop from switching itself off.
- Model fact: the Renault Clio IV mainly uses case sizes L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm), L2 (242 × 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 Renault Clio IV (from 2012) take?
With Start-Stop, the Renault Clio IV (from 2012) usually takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A, in case size L3. Versions without Start-Stop take the Varta E11 (conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.
Can I fit a standard battery in my Renault Clio IV with Start-Stop?
It is not recommended. If it came from the factory with an AGM battery, such as the Varta A7, the replacement should also be AGM: with an EFB or a conventional battery it wears out sooner and the Start-Stop system may stop working.
What size battery does the Renault Clio IV take?
Depending on the engine, the Renault Clio IV uses these case sizes: L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm), L2 (242 × 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 A7 fit the Renault Clio IV?
Yes, it is one of the recommended batteries for the Renault Clio IV with the 0.9 TCe 75, 0.9 TCe 90, 0.9 TCe 90 LPG, 1.2 16V, 1.2 TCe 120 and 1.5 dCi 75 engines (8 of the 13 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 Renault Clio IV 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.