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The Seat Leon II (1P, 2005-2013) almost always takes a battery like the Varta E11: conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A, in case size L3. Only the Start-Stop versions of the 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI and 1.6 TDI take the Varta A7 (AGM, 70 Ah).
- 2005-2013
- 14 engines
- AGM · conventional
- Case L3
Check with your number plateWe show you only the batteries that fit your exact version.
Recommended batteries for the Seat Leon II 1P
For Start-Stop versions
AGM 70 Ah · 760 A (EN)
Case L3 · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 3 of 14 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 14 engines
See price and specs Varta E11
For Start-Stop versions
AGM 60 Ah · 680 A (EN)
Case L2 · 242 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 2 of 14 engines
See price and specs Varta A8
Equivalent to the Varta E11
conventional 77 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 Exide EA770Seat Leon II 1P 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 TSICBZB | 77 kW (105 hp) | 2010-2012 | Petrol | Varta A8AGM · 60 Ah · 680 A · L2 · + right | — |
| 1.4 16VBXW, CGGB | 63 kW (86 hp) | 2006-2012 | Petrol | — | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.4 TSICAXC | 92 kW (125 hp) | 2007-2012 | Petrol | Varta A8AGM · 60 Ah · 680 A · L2 · + right | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.6BSE, BSF, CCSA | 75 kW (102 hp) | 2005-2012 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.6 LPGCHGA | 75 kW (102 hp) | 2009-2012 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.6 MultiFuelBSE, CCSA, CMXA | 75 kW (102 hp) | 2005-2013 | Petrol | — | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.6 TDICAYB, CAYC | 66-77 kW (90-105 hp) | 2010-2012 | Diesel | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 1.8 TSIBZB, CDAA | 118 kW (160 hp) | 2007-2012 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.9 TDIBKC, BLS, BXE, BXF | 66-77 kW (90-105 hp) | 2005-2010 | Diesel | — | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 2.0 Cupra RCDLA | 195 kW (265 hp) | 2009-2012 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 2.0 FSIBLR, BLY, BVY, BVZ | 110 kW (150 hp) | 2005-2010 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 2.0 TDIAZV, BMM, BMN, CEGA, CFJA | 100-125 kW (136-170 hp) | 2005-2012 | Diesel | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 2.0 TDI 16VBKD, CFHC, CLCB | 103 kW (140 hp) | 2005-2012 | Diesel | Varta A7AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 2.0 TFSIBWA, BWJ, CCZB, CDLD | 136-177 kW (185-240 hp) | 2005-2012 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 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 Seat Leon II 1P
The Leon 1P shares its technical base with the Golf Mk5 and the A3 8P, and its battery too: almost all the TDI and TFSI engines take a 74 Ah conventional battery in an L3 case, while the entry-level petrol engines use 60 Ah in an L2. Versions with Start-Stop or a factory-fitted AGM battery need a 70 Ah AGM in an L3 or a 60 Ah AGM in an L2, depending on the engine.
- Model fact: the Seat Leon II 1P 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 Seat, Volkswagen and Audi models with Start-Stop, the new battery is usually coded into the energy management system with a diagnostic tool, so that the alternator charges it according to its type and capacity.
- 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 Seat Leon II (1P, 2005-2013) take?
The Seat Leon II (1P, 2005-2013) almost always takes a battery like the Varta E11: conventional, 74 Ah and 680 A, in case size L3. Only the Start-Stop versions of the 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI and 1.6 TDI take the Varta A7 (AGM, 70 Ah).
Can I fit a standard battery in my Seat Leon II 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 Seat Leon II take?
Depending on the engine, the Seat Leon II 1P 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 E11 fit the Seat Leon II 1P?
Yes, it is one of the recommended batteries for the Seat Leon II 1P with the 1.6 TDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TDI 16V engines (4 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 Seat Leon II 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.