Varta
Varta C14 · Car battery 12V 56Ah 480A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-C14 · EAN 4016987167762
The Varta C14 (ETN 556 400 048, also written C 14 or 556400048) is a car battery with 12 V, 56 Ah and 480 A cold cranking current, case size L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right. With the positive terminal on the left, the exact counterpart is the Varta C15.
Varta C14 · Car battery 12V 56Ah 480A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 56Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 480A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 242 × 175 × 190 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
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€54.99
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Where the Varta C14 fits
The Varta C14 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 56 Ah it covers petrol compacts and small diesels, the best-selling format in Europe. Varta lists the C14 in its Dynamic SLI line. The full range of Varta batteries
Varta C14 vs D24, C15 and C11: differences
Torn between the C14 and another similar Varta? This is what changes:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta C14 (this one) | 56 Ah | 480 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 13.56 kg |
| Varta D24 | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 13.97 kg |
| Varta C15 | 56 Ah | 480 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | left | 13.7 kg |
| Varta C11 | 53 Ah | 500 A | 242 × 175 × 175 | right | 13.27 kg |
| Varta D15 | 63 Ah | 610 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | right | 14.72 kg |
- Varta D24: 4 Ah more, 60 A more cranking power, the same L2 case.
- If the positive terminal of your battery is on the other side, the one you need is the Varta C15 (positive terminal on the left).
- Varta C11: 3 Ah less, 20 A more cranking power, a different height (175 mm instead of 190 mm, LB2). It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 190 mm height of the C14.
- Varta D15: 7 Ah more, 130 A more cranking power, the same L2 case.
Varta C14 codes and part numbers
Look for any of these C14 codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:
| Commercial reference | C14 (C 14) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 556400048 (also 556 400 048) |
| EAN | 4016987167762 |
| Case size (EN) | L2 |
| Case size according to Varta | H5/L2 |
| UK code | 027 |
| Base hold-down | B13 |
| Also known as | Varta C 14 · Varta 556400048 · Varta 556 400 048 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta C11 (53 Ah, 500 A), Varta C15 (56 Ah, 480 A, positive terminal on the left), Varta A14 (40 Ah, 330 A) |
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta C14
Same dimensions and polarity as the C14, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the C14 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 SD-56.0 | Lead-acid | 56 Ah | 480 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Exide EC550 | Lead-acid | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Tudor TC550 | Lead-acid | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Fulmen FC550 | Lead-acid | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
| Deta DC550 | Lead-acid | 55 Ah | 460 A | 242 × 175 × 190 |
Check this before ordering the Varta C14
- Length, width and height of the C14: 242 × 175 × 190 mm (European case size L2).
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the C14 is on the right.
- Capacity of the C14: 56 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- Cold cranking: 480 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
- If your car has Start-Stop, the C14 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.
What it means that the C14 is lead-acid
The C14 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. In cars without energy management, the C14 needs no special registration: just connect it.
Frequently asked questions about the Varta C14
Varta C14 or D24?
Compared with the C14, the Varta D24 has 4 Ah more and 60 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 540 A or more, choose the D24; if it says 480 A or less, the C14 is enough. Both measure 242 × 175 × 190 mm, so they fit the same tray.
What is the difference between the Varta C14 and the C15?
They are the same battery with the terminals swapped: positive terminal on the right on the C14, positive terminal on the left on the C15. 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: 556 400 048 for the C14 and 556 401 048 for the C15.
Varta C14 or C11: what changes?
Mainly the height: the C14 is 190 mm tall (L2) and the Varta C11 175 mm (LB2), with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the C11 offers 53 Ah and 500 A against 56 Ah and 480 A. Before choosing between the C14 and the C11, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.
What does the code 556 400 048 on the Varta C14 mean?
It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 556400048. The first three digits (556) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 56 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (400) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (048) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 480 A. Its twin with the positive terminal on the other side, the Varta C15, is 556 401 048: only the middle group changes.
Can the Varta C14 be used in a car with Start-Stop?
No. The C14 is a lead-acid battery for cars without automatic engine stop; Start-Stop needs an EFB or an AGM.
How much does the Varta C14 weigh?
The C14 weighs 13.56 kg. For reference, the Varta D24 (60 Ah) weighs 13.97 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Varta C14?
With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Kronobat SD-56.0, Exide EC550 and Tudor TC550. As the C14 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.
More batteries to compare with the C14
- More car batteries
- More Varta models
- Kronobat SD-56.0 · 56 Ah, 480 A, 242×175×190 mm
- Exide EC550 · 55 Ah, 460 A, 242×175×190 mm
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