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Car battery by model
With Start-Stop, the Renault Mégane III (from 2008) almost always takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A, in case size L3. Versions without Start-Stop take the Varta D24 (conventional, 60 Ah and 540 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.
- from 2008
- 16 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 Mégane III
For Start-Stop versions
AGM 70 Ah · 760 A (EN)
Case L3 · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 6 of 16 engines
See price and specs Varta A7
For versions without Start-Stop
conventional 60 Ah · 540 A (EN)
Case L2 · 242 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 8 of 16 engines
See price and specs Varta D24
For versions without Start-Stop
conventional 74 Ah · 680 A (EN)
Case L3 · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 4 of 16 engines
See price and specs Varta E11
Equivalent to the Varta D24
conventional 62 Ah · 540 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
See price and specs Tudor TB620Renault Mégane III 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 TCeH5F 400, H5F 404, H5F 405, H5F 408, H5F 412 | 85-97 kW (116-132 hp) | from 2012 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.4 TCeH4J 700 | 96 kW (130-131 hp) | from 2009 | Petrol | — | Varta C30conventional · 54 Ah · 530 A · L1 · + rightVarta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.5 dCiK9K 636, K9K 656, K9K 657, K9K 830, K9K 832, K9K 834… | 63-81 kW (86-110 hp) | from 2008 | Diesel | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + rightVarta N70EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + rightVarta E43conventional · 72 Ah · 680 A · LB3 · + rightVarta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 1.6 16VK4M 848, K4M 858, K4M 866 | 74-85 kW (101-116 hp) | from 2008 | Petrol | — | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + rightVarta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.6 16V BiFuelK4M 858, K4M 866 | 81 kW (110 hp) | from 2008 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.6 16V Hi-FlexK4M 858, K4M 866 | 81 kW (110 hp) | from 2008 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + rightVarta N60EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.6 BiFuelK4M 866 | 81 kW (110 hp) | from 2008 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.6 dCiR9M 402, R9M 404, R9M 414 | 96 kW (130 hp) | from 2011 | Diesel | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.9 dCiF9Q 870, F9Q 872 | 96 kW (131 hp) | from 2008 | Diesel | — | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 2.0M4R 710, M4R 714 | 105 kW (143 hp) | from 2011 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 2.0 CVTM4R 711, M4R 713 | 103 kW (140 hp) | from 2009 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 2.0 dCiM9R 610, M9R 615 | 110-120 kW (150-163 hp) | from 2009 | Diesel | — | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 2.0 R.S.F4R 874 | 195-201 kW (265-273 hp) | from 2008 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + rightVarta N70EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 TCeF4R 870, F4R 872, F4R 874 | 132-184 kW (180-250 hp) | from 2008 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + rightVarta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + rightVarta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 2.0 TCe 220F4R 874 | 162 kW (220 hp) | from 2013 | Petrol | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 Turbo | 195 kW (265 hp) | — | Petrol | — | Varta N70EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + 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 Mégane III
This page covers Megane III Hatchback (BZ0/1_, B3_), Megane III Grandtour (KZ0/1), Megane III Coupe (DZ0/1_) and Megane CC (EZ0/1_): 16 engines in the table, petrol (10), diesel (4) and gas (CNG/LPG) (2). Only part of the range has Start-Stop (6 of 16 engines): those versions need AGM and EFB, the rest a conventional battery. The usual case size is L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm).
- Model fact: the Renault Mégane III 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: 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 Renault Mégane III (from 2008) take?
With Start-Stop, the Renault Mégane III (from 2008) almost always takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A, in case size L3. Versions without Start-Stop take the Varta D24 (conventional, 60 Ah and 540 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.
Can I fit a standard battery in my Renault Mégane III 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 Mégane III take?
Depending on the engine, the Renault Mégane III 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 Mégane III?
Yes, it is one of the recommended batteries for the Renault Mégane III with the 1.2 TCe, 1.5 dCi, 1.6 dCi, 2.0 R.S., 2.0 TCe and 2.0 TCe 220 engines (6 of the 16 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 Mégane III 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.