Varta
Varta F16 · Car battery 12V 80Ah 740A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-F16 · EAN 4016987167670
The Varta F16 (ETN 580 400 074, also written F 16 or 580400074) is a car battery with 12 V, 80 Ah and 740 A cold cranking current, case size L4 (315 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.
Varta F16 · Car battery 12V 80Ah 740A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 80Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 740A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 315 × 175 × 190 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
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€85.77
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Who the Varta F16 is for
The Varta F16 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 80 Ah it sits in the range of compact and mid-size diesels, SUVs and MPVs. In the Varta catalogue, the F16 belongs to the Dynamic SLI line. The full range of Varta batteries
Part numbers and codes for the Varta F16
Shops, garages and catalogues identify the F16 with these codes:
| Commercial reference | F16 (F 16) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 580400074 (also 580 400 074) |
| EAN | 4016987167670 |
| Case size (EN) | L4 |
| Case size according to Varta | H7/L4 |
| UK code | 115 |
| Base hold-down | B13 |
| Also known as | Varta F 16 · Varta 580400074 · Varta 580 400 074 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta F10 (88 Ah, 680 A), Varta F18 (85 Ah, 800 A), Varta F19 (85 Ah, 800 A) |
Varta F16 vs F19, F17 and A6: differences
Torn between the F16 and another similar Varta? This is what changes:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta F16 (this one) | 80 Ah | 740 A | 315 × 175 × 190 | right | 18.47 kg |
| Varta F19 | 85 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 190 | right | 19.15 kg |
| Varta F17 | 80 Ah | 740 A | 315 × 175 × 175 | right | 17.89 kg |
| Varta A6 | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 190 | right | 22.56 kg |
- Varta F19: 5 Ah more, 60 A more cranking power, the same L4 case.
- Varta F17: the same capacity, the same cranking power, a different height (175 mm instead of 190 mm, LB4). It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 190 mm height of the F16.
- Varta A6: the same capacity, 60 A more cranking power, the same L4 case, AGM technology.
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta F16
Batteries that fit the F16's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the F16.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kronobat PB-80.0 | Lead-acid | 80 Ah | 740 A | 315 × 175 × 190 |
| Exide EL800 | EFB | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 190 |
| Kronobat PE-80-EFB | EFB | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 190 |
| Tudor TL800 | EFB | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 190 |
| Fulmen FL800 | EFB | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 190 |
| Deta DL800 | EFB | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 190 |
What it means that the F16 is lead-acid
Inside, the F16 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.
What to look at before buying the F16
- If your car has Start-Stop, the F16 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.
- The F16 delivers 740 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- Your current battery should say about 80 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- Polarity of the F16: positive terminal on the right (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
- The F16 needs 315 × 175 × 190 mm of space (European case size L4): measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
Frequently asked questions about the Varta F16
F16 or F19: which one suits me?
Compared with the F16, the Varta F19 has 5 Ah more and 60 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 800 A or more, choose the F19; if it says 740 A or less, the F16 is enough. Both measure 315 × 175 × 190 mm, so they fit the same tray.
Varta F16 or F17: what changes?
Mainly the height: the F16 is 190 mm tall (L4) and the Varta F17 175 mm (LB4), with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the F17 offers 80 Ah and 740 A against 80 Ah and 740 A. Before choosing between the F16 and the F17, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.
What does the code 580 400 074 on the Varta F16 mean?
It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 580400074. The first three digits (580) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 80 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 (074) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 740 A.
Can the Varta F16 be used in a car with Start-Stop?
No. The F16 is a lead-acid battery for cars without automatic engine stop; Start-Stop needs an EFB or an AGM; in this same size there is the Exide EL800.
How much does the Varta F16 weigh?
18.47 kg, with 80 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta F19 (85 Ah) weighs 19.15 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Varta F16?
With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Kronobat PB-80.0, Exide EL800 and Kronobat PE-80-EFB. As the F16 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.
What case size is the Varta F16?
Case size L4: 315 × 175 × 190 mm (Varta lists it as H7/L4). The F16 fits any standard L4 battery tray such as the Kronobat PB-80.0.
Other options if you are unsure about the F16
- All car batteries
- More Varta models
- Kronobat PB-80.0 · 80 Ah, 740 A, 315×175×190 mm
- Exide EL800 · 80 Ah, 800 A, 315×175×190 mm
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