Varta
Varta E12 · Car battery 12V 74Ah 680A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-E12 · EAN 4016987167663
Varta E12 (ETN 574 013 068, also written E 12 or 574013068): car battery with 12 V, 74 Ah and 680 A cold cranking current, case size L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the left. If yours has the positive terminal on the right, you need the Varta E11.
Varta E12 · Car battery 12V 74Ah 680A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 74Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 680A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 278 × 175 × 190 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the left
Price:
€76.55
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Where the Varta E12 fits
The Varta E12 is made for petrol and diesel cars without automatic engine stop. Its job is to start the engine in the cold with margin to spare and keep the car's electronics powered.
At 74 Ah it sits in the range of compact and mid-size diesels, SUVs and MPVs. In the Varta catalogue, the E12 belongs to the Dynamic SLI line. See all Varta batteries
Part numbers and codes for the Varta E12
This is how the Varta E12 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:
| Commercial reference | E12 (E 12) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 574013068 (also 574 013 068) |
| EAN | 4016987167663 |
| Case size (EN) | L3 |
| Case size according to Varta | H6R/L3R |
| UK code | 086 |
| Base hold-down | B13 |
| Also known as | Varta E 12 · Varta 574013068 · Varta 574 013 068 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta E11 (74 Ah, 680 A, positive terminal on the right), Varta E13 (70 Ah, 640 A, positive terminal on the right), Varta A12 (35 Ah, 340 A) |
Varta E12 vs D43, E11 and D39: differences
What sets the E12 apart from its neighbours in the Varta range:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta E12 (this one) | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278 × 175 × 190 | left | 16.82 kg |
| Varta D43 | 60 Ah | 540 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | left | 13.97 kg |
| Varta E11 | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278 × 175 × 190 | right | 16.82 kg |
| Varta D39 | 63 Ah | 610 A | 242 × 175 × 190 | left | 14.78 kg |
- Varta D43: 14 Ah less, 140 A less cranking power, a different case (242 × 175 × 190 mm).
- The Varta E11 is the same battery with the positive terminal on the other side: choose it if your current battery has the positive terminal on the right.
- Varta D39: 11 Ah less, 70 A less cranking power, a different case (242 × 175 × 190 mm).
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta E12
Batteries that fit the E12's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the E12.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EB741 | Lead-acid | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278 × 175 × 190 |
| Kronobat PB-74.1B | Lead-acid | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278 × 175 × 190 |
| Tudor TB741 | Lead-acid | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278 × 175 × 190 |
| Fulmen FB741 | Lead-acid | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278 × 175 × 190 |
| Deta DB741 | Lead-acid | 74 Ah | 680 A | 278 × 175 × 190 |
Its Bosch equivalent is the Bosch S4 009 (same ETN code 574 013 068). Bosch is not part of our catalogue; we list it so you can compare.
Inside the E12: lead-acid technology
Inside, the E12 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. If the E12 is left discharged for weeks it sulphates: a maintenance charger prevents this.
What to look at before buying the E12
- If your car has Start-Stop, the E12 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.
- The E12 delivers 680 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- With 74 Ah, the E12 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the E12 is on the left.
- Measure the space: the E12 takes up 278 × 175 × 190 mm (European case size L3).
Frequently asked questions about the Varta E12
E12 or D43: which one suits me?
Compared with the E12, the Varta D43 has 14 Ah less and 140 A less cranking power. The E12 cranks harder; the D43 is only a good option if your original battery says 540 A or less. Mind the space: the D43 measures 242 × 175 × 190 mm.
Varta E12 or E11: what is the difference?
Only the polarity: the E12 has the positive terminal on the left and the E11 the positive terminal on the right. Capacity (74 Ah), cranking power and dimensions are identical. That is why their ETNs only differ in the middle group: 574 013 068 for the E12 and 574 012 068 for the E11.
What does the code 574 013 068 on the Varta E12 mean?
It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 574013068. The first three digits (574) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 74 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (013) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (068) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 680 A. Its twin with the positive terminal on the other side, the Varta E11, is 574 012 068: only the middle group changes.
Can the Varta E12 be used in a car with Start-Stop?
No. The E12 is a lead-acid battery for cars without automatic engine stop; Start-Stop needs an EFB or an AGM.
How much does the Varta E12 weigh?
16.82 kg, with 74 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta D43 (60 Ah) weighs 13.97 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Varta E12?
With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide EB741, Kronobat PB-74.1B and Tudor TB741. As the E12 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works. Its Bosch equivalent is the Bosch S4 009 (same ETN code 574 013 068). Bosch is not part of our catalogue; we list it so you can compare.
What case size is the Varta E12?
Case size L3: 278 × 175 × 190 mm (Varta lists it as H6R/L3R). The E12 fits any standard L3 battery tray such as the Exide EB741.
Keep comparing: alternatives to the E12
- All car batteries
- The whole Varta range
- Exide EB741 · 74 Ah, 680 A, 278×175×190 mm
- Kronobat PB-74.1B · 74 Ah, 680 A, 278×175×190 mm
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