Car battery by model
It depends on the generation and on whether your Seat Ibiza has Start-Stop. The Seat Ibiza III 6L (2002-2009) usually takes a battery like the Varta E11: conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A, case size L3. With Start-Stop, the Seat Ibiza IV 6J (2008-2017) usually takes a battery like the Varta A8: AGM, 60 Ah and 680 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta C22 (conventional, 52 Ah). Below you will find all 5 generations, each with its battery.
- 5 generations
- from 1984
- 65 engines
- AGM · EFB · conventional
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Seat Ibiza 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.
Seat Ibiza V (KJ)
With Start-Stop: Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2
Without Start-Stop: Varta C22 conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1Also: Varta D24
See the battery for each engine Seat Ibiza V (KJ)
Ibiza IV SC (6J1, 6P5) 
Ibiza IV ST (6J8, 6P8)
Seat Ibiza IV (6J)
With Start-Stop: Varta A8 AGM · 60 Ah · 680 A · L2Also: Varta N60, Varta A7
Without Start-Stop: Varta C22 conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1Also: Varta E11, Varta D24
See the battery for each engine Seat Ibiza IV (6J)
Seat Ibiza III (6L)
Battery: Varta E11 conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3Also: Varta D24, Varta C22
See the battery for each engine Seat Ibiza III (6L)
Seat Ibiza II (6K)
Battery: Varta E13 conventional · 70 Ah · 640 A · L3Also: Varta D24, Varta E43
Check with my number plateSeat Ibiza I (21A)
Battery: Varta A17 conventional · 41 Ah · 360 A · LB1Also: Varta C15, Varta D43
Check with my number plateHow the Seat Ibiza battery has changed
Start-Stop becomes widespread with the Seat Ibiza IV 6J (2008), and with it come AGM and EFB batteries. Earlier generations —Seat Ibiza I 21A, Seat Ibiza II 6K and Seat Ibiza III 6L— use conventional batteries from 40 to 74 Ah. The most common case size is L2, but not every generation uses it: check yours before you buy.
How to tell which Seat Ibiza 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Ibiza V (KJ) | from 2017 | Ibiza V (KJ1, KJG) |
| Seat Ibiza IV (6J) | 2008-2017 | Ibiza IV (6J5, 6P1), Ibiza IV SC (6J1, 6P5), Ibiza IV ST (6J8, 6P8) |
| Seat Ibiza III (6L) | 2002-2009 | Ibiza III (6L1) |
| Seat Ibiza II (6K) | 1993-2002 | Ibiza II (6K1) |
| Seat Ibiza I (21A) | 1984-1993 | Ibiza I (21A) |
Frequently asked questions
Which battery does the Seat Ibiza take?
It depends on the generation and on whether your Seat Ibiza has Start-Stop. The Seat Ibiza III 6L (2002-2009) usually takes a battery like the Varta E11: conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A, case size L3. With Start-Stop, the Seat Ibiza IV 6J (2008-2017) usually takes a battery like the Varta A8: AGM, 60 Ah and 680 A; without Start-Stop, the Varta C22 (conventional, 52 Ah). Below you will find all 5 generations, each with its battery.
Do all Seat Ibiza generations take the same battery?
No. The battery changes with the generation, the engine and Start-Stop: the Seat Ibiza III (6L) mostly takes the Varta E11 (conventional) and the Seat Ibiza IV (6J) the Varta A8 (AGM).
Since when has the Seat Ibiza had Start-Stop?
It became widespread with the Seat Ibiza IV 6J (2008). Those versions need AGM and EFB; if your Seat Ibiza is older or has no Start-Stop, it takes a conventional battery.
How do I know which generation my Seat Ibiza is?
By the years of manufacture (Seat Ibiza II (6K): 1993-2002; Seat Ibiza III (6L): 2002-2009; Seat Ibiza IV (6J): 2008-2017; Seat Ibiza V (KJ): 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.