# Which battery for the Seat Leon III (5F, 2012-2020)?

> Seat Leon III 5F battery: AGM 70 Ah and 760 A with Start-Stop (Varta A7), conventional 60 Ah without (Varta D24). Table by engine and number plate search.

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With Start-Stop, the Seat Leon III (5F, 2012-2020) 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 D24 (conventional, 60 Ah and 540 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.
- 2012-2020
- 17 engines
- AGM · EFB · conventional
- Case L3

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## Recommended batteries for the Seat Leon III 5F

 For Start-Stop versions
[Varta A7](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7)
AGM 70 Ah · 760 A (EN)
Case L3 · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 10 of 17 engines
[See price and specs Varta A7 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7)
 For versions without Start-Stop
[Varta D24](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d24)
conventional 60 Ah · 540 A (EN)
Case L2 · 242 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 3 of 17 engines
[See price and specs Varta D24 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-d24)
 For Start-Stop versions
[Varta N60](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n60)
EFB 60 Ah · 640 A (EN)
Case L2 · 242 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 5 of 17 engines
[See price and specs Varta N60 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n60)
 Equivalent to the Varta A7
[Tudor TK720](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-tk720)
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 TK720 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-tk720)

## Seat Leon III 5F 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TSICHZD, DKLB, DKRF | 63-85 kW (86-115 hp) | 2015-2020 | Petrol | Varta A8 AGM · 60 Ah · 680 A · L2 · + right Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right | — |
| 1.2 TSICJZA, CJZB, CYVA, CYVB | 63-81 kW (86-110 hp) | 2012-2020 | Petrol | Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta C22 conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.4 TGICPWA | 81 kW (110 hp) | 2013-2018 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.4 TSICHPA, CMBA, CPTA, CXSA, CZCA, CZDA… | 90-110 kW (122-150 hp) | 2012-2020 | Petrol | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right | — |
| 1.5 TGiDHFA | 96 kW (131 hp) | 2018-2020 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right | — |
| 1.5 TSIDACA, DADA, DPBA, DPCA | 96-110 kW (130-150 hp) | 2018-2020 | Petrol | Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right | — |
| 1.6 TDICLHA, CLHB, CRKB, CXXA, CXXB, DBKA… | 66-85 kW (90-115 hp) | 2012-2020 | Diesel | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta A8 AGM · 60 Ah · 680 A · L2 · + right | Varta D24 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.6 TDI 4DriveCLHA, CXXB, DGTE | 77-85 kW (105-115 hp) | 2014-2020 | Diesel | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta D24 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.8 TSICJSA | 132 kW (180 hp) | 2013-2018 | Petrol | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta D24 conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.8 TSI 4DriveCJSA, CJSB | 132 kW (180 hp) | 2014-2018 | Petrol | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 CupraCJXA, CJXC, CJXE, CJXH, DNUC | 195-221 kW (265-300 hp) | 2013-2020 | Petrol | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 Cupra 4DriveCJXC, DNUE | 221 kW (300 hp) | 2016-2020 | Petrol | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 Cupra RCJXG | 228 kW (310 hp) | 2017-2018 | Petrol | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 TDICKFC, CRBC, CRLB, CRLD, CRMB, CRVA… | 81-135 kW (110-184 hp) | from 2012 | Diesel | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11 conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 2.0 TDI 4DriveCRBC, CRLB, CRMB, CUNA, DCYA, DFGA… | 110-135 kW (150-184 hp) | 2014-2018 | Diesel | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | Varta E11 conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 2.0 TSIDKZA | 140 kW (190 hp) | 2018-2020 | Petrol | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 TSI 4DriveDKZA | 140 kW (190 hp) | 2018-2020 | Petrol | Varta N70 EFB · 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 Seat Leon III 5F

This page covers all three body styles of the Leon 5F: five-door, three-door SC and ST estate. This is the generation in which Start-Stop spread to almost the whole range, from the TSI petrol and TGI natural gas engines to the TDI and Cupra models, which is why the most common battery is a 70 Ah AGM in an L3 case, with a 60 or 70 Ah EFB on some petrol versions. If your Leon does not have Start-Stop, the replacement is a conventional battery again, from 52 to 74 Ah depending on the engine.
- Model fact: the Seat Leon III 5F 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 III (5F, 2012-2020) take?

With Start-Stop, the Seat Leon III (5F, 2012-2020) 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 D24 (conventional, 60 Ah and 540 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.

### Can I fit a standard battery in my Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon III take?

Depending on the engine, the Seat Leon III 5F 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 Seat Leon III 5F?

Yes, it is one of the recommended batteries for the Seat Leon III 5F with the 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TGI, 1.4 TSI, 1.6 TDI, 1.6 TDI 4Drive and 1.8 TSI engines (10 of the 17 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 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).

## Other Seat Leon generations

- [ Seat Leon IV (KL) from 2019 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/seat-leon-battery#gen-seat-leon-4)
- [ Seat Leon II (1P) 2005-2013 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/seat-leon-2-1p-battery)
- [ Seat Leon I (1M) 1999-2006 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/seat-leon-1-1m-battery)

## More information

- [Seat Leon battery: every generation](https://bateriasonline.es/en/seat-leon-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)
- [Start-Stop batteries (AGM and EFB)](https://bateriasonline.es/en/start-stop-batteries-agm-efb)
- [Car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries)
- [L3 car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/l3-car-batteries)
- [What battery does my car need? Guide by model](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-battery-by-model)

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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