Varta
Varta B32 · Car battery 12V 45Ah 330A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-B32 · EAN 4016987167533
Varta B32 (ETN 545 156 033, also written B 32 or 545156033): car battery with 12 V, 45 Ah and 330 A cold cranking current, case size B24 (238 × 129 × 227 mm), with the positive terminal on the right. With the positive terminal on the left, the exact counterpart is the Varta B33.
Varta B32 · Car battery 12V 45Ah 330A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 45Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 330A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 238 × 129 × 227 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
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€46.71
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Who the Varta B32 is for
The Varta B32 is a starter battery for cars without Start-Stop: it delivers the current the starter motor needs and then powers lights, control units and audio with the engine off. Its job is to start the engine in the cold with margin to spare and keep the car's electronics powered.
At 45 Ah it is a small size: the usual choice for petrol superminis and city cars with little equipment. Varta lists the B32 in its Dynamic SLI line. The full range of Varta batteries
Varta B32 vs B23, B33 and A14
What sets the B32 apart from its neighbours in the Varta range:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta B32 (this one) | 45 Ah | 330 A | 238 × 129 × 227 | right | 11.3 kg |
| Varta B23 | 45 Ah | 300 A | 220 × 135 × 225 | right | 10.7 kg |
| Varta B33 | 45 Ah | 330 A | 238 × 129 × 227 | left | 11.3 kg |
| Varta A14 | 40 Ah | 330 A | 187 × 127 × 227 | right | 9.49 kg |
- Varta B23: the same capacity, 30 A less cranking power, a different case (220 × 135 × 225 mm).
- Varta B33: identical to the B32 except for the positive terminal, which is on the other side (positive terminal on the left).
- Varta A14: 5 Ah less, the same cranking power, a different case (187 × 127 × 227 mm).
Varta B32 codes and part numbers
Look for any of these B32 codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:
| Commercial reference | B32 (B 32) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 545156033 (also 545 156 033) |
| EAN | 4016987167533 |
| Case size (EN) | B24 |
| Case size according to Varta | B24R |
| UK code | 158 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Also known as | Varta B 32 · Varta 545156033 · Varta 545 156 033 · B24R |
| Not to be confused with | Varta B33 (45 Ah, 330 A, positive terminal on the left), Varta B34 (45 Ah, 330 A, positive terminal on the left), Varta B36 (44 Ah, 420 A) |
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta B32
Same dimensions and polarity as the B32, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the B32 can also be replaced by an EFB or AGM of the same size if you want more cycles.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kronobat PB-45.0F | Lead-acid | 45 Ah | 330 A | 238 × 129 × 227 |
| Kronobat PB-45.0T | Lead-acid | 45 Ah | 330 A | 238 × 129 × 227 |
| Exide EB454 | Lead-acid | 45 Ah | 330 A | 237 × 127 × 227 |
| Exide EB456 | Lead-acid | 45 Ah | 330 A | 237 × 127 × 227 |
| Tudor TB454 | Lead-acid | 45 Ah | 330 A | 237 × 127 × 227 |
| Tudor TB456 | Lead-acid | 45 Ah | 330 A | 237 × 127 × 227 |
Check this before ordering the Varta B32
- Measure the space: the B32 takes up 238 × 129 × 227 mm (European case size B24).
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the B32 is on the right.
- Your current battery should say about 45 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- The B32 delivers 330 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- If your car has Start-Stop, the B32 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.
Inside the B32: lead-acid technology
The B32 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. In cars without energy management, the B32 needs no special registration: just connect it.
Frequently asked questions about the Varta B32
Varta B32 or B23?
Compared with the B32, the Varta B23 has 30 A less cranking power. The B32 cranks harder; the B23 is only a good option if your original battery says 300 A or less. Mind the space: the B23 measures 220 × 135 × 225 mm.
What is the difference between the Varta B32 and the B33?
They are the same battery with the terminals swapped: positive terminal on the right on the B32, positive terminal on the left on the B33. Look at your current battery with the terminals facing you and pick the one that matches. That is why their ETNs only differ in the middle group: 545 156 033 for the B32 and 545 157 033 for the B33.
What does the code 545 156 033 on the Varta B32 mean?
It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 545156033. The first three digits (545) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 45 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (156) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (033) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 330 A. Its twin with the positive terminal on the other side, the Varta B33, is 545 157 033: only the middle group changes.
Can the Varta B32 be used in a car with Start-Stop?
No. The B32 is a lead-acid battery for cars without automatic engine stop; Start-Stop needs an EFB or an AGM.
How much does the Varta B32 weigh?
The B32 weighs 11.3 kg. For reference, the Varta B23 (45 Ah) weighs 10.7 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Varta B32?
With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Kronobat PB-45.0F, Kronobat PB-45.0T and Exide EB454. As the B32 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.
What case size is the Varta B32?
Case size B24: 238 × 129 × 227 mm (Varta lists it as B24R). The B32 fits any standard B24 battery tray such as the Kronobat PB-45.0F.
Other options if you are unsure about the B32
- Other car batteries
- More Varta models
- Kronobat PB-45.0F · 45 Ah, 330 A, 238×129×227 mm
- Kronobat PB-45.0T · 45 Ah, 330 A, 238×129×227 mm
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