# Varta B36 · Car battery 12V 44Ah 420A

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> Varta B36 (ETN 544401042): 44 Ah car battery, 420 A (EN), 175×175×190 mm, positive terminal on the right, L0 case. Equivalent to Exide EB440.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-b36
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-B36
- **EAN**: 4016987167502
- **MPN**: B36
- **Price**: 43,63 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-06

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA Dynamic SLI |
| Application | Cars |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 44 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 420 A |
| Length | 175 mm |
| Width | 175 mm |
| Height | 190 mm |
| Weight | 10.3 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |
| Case size | L0 (175 × 175 × 190 mm) |
| ETN code | 544401042 |

## Quick description

Varta B36 (ETN 544 401 042, also written B 36 or 544401042): car battery with 12 V, 44 Ah and 420 A cold cranking current, case size L0 (175 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.

## Description

## Where the Varta B36 fits

The Varta B36 is made for petrol and diesel cars without automatic engine stop. If your car has no Start-Stop and had a 44 Ah battery, the B36 is a direct replacement.
At 44 Ah it is a small size: the usual choice for petrol superminis and city cars with little equipment. In the Varta catalogue, the B36 belongs to the Dynamic SLI line. [See all Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Varta B36 vs A16 and B19: differences

What sets the B36 apart from its neighbours in the Varta range:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta B36 (this one) | 44 Ah | 420 A | 175 × 175 × 190 | right | 10.3 kg |
| Varta A16 | 40 Ah | 340 A | 175 × 175 × 190 | right | 9.88 kg |
| Varta B19 | 45 Ah | 400 A | 207 × 175 × 190 | right | 11.46 kg |

- Varta A16: 4 Ah less, 80 A less cranking power, the same L0 case.
- Varta B19: 1 Ah more, 20 A less cranking power, a different case (207 × 175 × 190 mm).

## Varta B36 codes and part numbers

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the B36 with these codes:

| Commercial reference | B36 (B 36) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 544401042 (also 544 401 042) |
| EAN | 4016987167502 |
| Case size (EN) | L0 |
| Case size according to Varta | H3/L0 |
| UK code | 202 |
| Base hold-down | B13 |
| Also known as | Varta B 36 · Varta 544401042 · Varta 544 401 042 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta B31 (45 Ah, 330 A), Varta B32 (45 Ah, 330 A), Varta B33 (45 Ah, 330 A, positive terminal on the left) |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta B36

Same dimensions and polarity as the B36, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the B36 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-44.0 | Lead-acid | 44 Ah | 420 A | 175 × 175 × 190 |
| Exide EB440 | Lead-acid | 44 Ah | 400 A | 175 × 175 × 190 |
| Tudor TB440 | Lead-acid | 44 Ah | 400 A | 175 × 175 × 190 |
| Fulmen FB440 | Lead-acid | 44 Ah | 400 A | 175 × 175 × 190 |
| Deta DB440 | Lead-acid | 44 Ah | 400 A | 175 × 175 × 190 |

## Check this before ordering the Varta B36

- The B36 needs 175 × 175 × 190 mm of space (European case size L0): measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
- The B36 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- Your current battery should say about 44 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- Cold cranking: 420 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
- If your car has Start-Stop, the B36 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.

## What it means that the B36 is lead-acid

Inside, the B36 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. It is a robust, well-known technology with a good capacity-to-price ratio, and still the basis of most cars, trucks and traction equipment.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta B36

### Varta B36 or A16?

Compared with the B36, the Varta A16 has 4 Ah less and 80 A less cranking power. The B36 cranks harder; the A16 is only a good option if your original battery says 340 A or less. Both measure 175 × 175 × 190 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### What does the code 544 401 042 on the Varta B36 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 544401042. The first three digits (544) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 44 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (401) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (042) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 420 A.

### Can the Varta B36 be used in a car with Start-Stop?

No. The B36 is a lead-acid battery for cars without automatic engine stop; Start-Stop needs an EFB or an AGM.

### How much does the Varta B36 weigh?

The B36 weighs 10.3 kg. For reference, the Varta A16 (40 Ah) weighs 9.88 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta B36?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Kronobat PB-44.0, Exide EB440 and Tudor TB440. As the B36 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

### What case size is the Varta B36?

Case size L0: 175 × 175 × 190 mm (Varta lists it as H3/L0). The B36 fits any standard L0 battery tray such as the Kronobat PB-44.0.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta B36?

The B36 has the positive terminal on the right, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.

## Keep comparing: alternatives to the B36

- [All car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries)
- [Full Varta catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Kronobat PB-44.0](https://bateriasonline.es/en/kronobat-pb-44-0) · 44 Ah, 420 A, 175×175×190 mm
- [Exide EB440](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-eb440) · 44 Ah, 400 A, 175×175×190 mm

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