# Varta F17 · Car battery 12V 80Ah 740A

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> Varta F17 (ETN 580406074): 80 Ah car battery, 740 A (EN), 315×175×175 mm, positive terminal on the right, LB4 case. Equivalent to Exide EB802.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-f17
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-F17
- **EAN**: 4016987167687
- **MPN**: F17
- **Price**: 95,57 € (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 | 80 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 740 A |
| Length | 315 mm |
| Width | 175 mm |
| Height | 175 mm |
| Weight | 17.89 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |
| Case size | LB4 (315 × 175 × 175 mm) |
| ETN code | 580406074 |

## Quick description

Varta F17 (ETN 580 406 074, also written F 17 or 580406074): car battery with 12 V, 80 Ah and 740 A cold cranking current, case size LB4 (315 × 175 × 175 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.

## Description

## Where the Varta F17 fits

The Varta F17 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 F17 belongs to the Dynamic SLI line. [The full range of Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Varta F17 codes and part numbers

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the F17 with these codes:

| Commercial reference | F17 (F 17) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 580406074 (also 580 406 074) |
| EAN | 4016987167687 |
| Case size (EN) | LB4 |
| Case size according to Varta | T7/LB4 |
| UK code | 110 |
| Base hold-down | B13 |
| Also known as | Varta F 17 · Varta 580406074 · Varta 580 406 074 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta A17 (41 Ah, 360 A), Varta F10 (88 Ah, 680 A), Varta F18 (85 Ah, 800 A) |

## Varta F17 vs F18, F16 and A6: which one to choose?

The real differences between the F17 and the closest Varta models:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta F17 (this one) | 80 Ah | 740 A | 315 × 175 × 175 | right | 17.89 kg |
| Varta F18 | 85 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 175 | right | 18.57 kg |
| Varta F16 | 80 Ah | 740 A | 315 × 175 × 190 | right | 18.47 kg |
| Varta A6 | 80 Ah | 800 A | 315 × 175 × 190 | right | 22.56 kg |
| Varta E46 | 75 Ah | 730 A | 315 × 175 × 175 | right | 20.55 kg |

- Varta F18: 5 Ah more, 60 A more cranking power, the same LB4 case.
- Varta F16: the same capacity, the same cranking power, a different height (190 mm instead of 175 mm, L4). It only fits if there is room for 190 mm of height.
- Varta A6: the same capacity, 60 A more cranking power, a different height (190 mm instead of 175 mm, L4), AGM technology. It only fits if there is room for 190 mm of height.
- Varta E46: 5 Ah less, 10 A less cranking power, the same LB4 case, EFB technology.

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta F17

Same dimensions and polarity as the F17, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the F17 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-80.0B | Lead-acid | 80 Ah | 740 A | 315 × 175 × 175 |
| Exide EB802 | Lead-acid | 80 Ah | 700 A | 315 × 175 × 175 |
| Tudor TB802 | Lead-acid | 80 Ah | 700 A | 315 × 175 × 175 |
| Fulmen FB802 | Lead-acid | 80 Ah | 700 A | 315 × 175 × 175 |
| Deta DB802 | Lead-acid | 80 Ah | 700 A | 315 × 175 × 175 |

## Inside the F17: lead-acid technology

Inside, the F17 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.

## Check this before ordering the Varta F17

- If your car has Start-Stop, the F17 is not the right one: it needs an EFB or an AGM.
- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 740 A or less, the F17 covers your engine.
- Your current battery should say about 80 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- The F17 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- Length, width and height of the F17: 315 × 175 × 175 mm (European case size LB4).

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta F17

### Varta F17 or F18?

Compared with the F17, the Varta F18 has 5 Ah more and 60 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 800 A or more, choose the F18; if it says 740 A or less, the F17 is enough. Both measure 315 × 175 × 175 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### Varta F17 or F16/A6: what changes?

Mainly the height: the F17 is 175 mm tall (LB4) and the Varta F16 190 mm (L4), with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the F16 offers 80 Ah and 740 A against 80 Ah and 740 A. The Varta A6 is 190 mm tall, with 80 Ah and 800 A. Before choosing between the F17 and the F16, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.

### What does the code 580 406 074 on the Varta F17 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 580406074. 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 (406) 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 F17 be used in a car with Start-Stop?

No. The F17 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 Varta E46.

### How much does the Varta F17 weigh?

The F17 weighs 17.89 kg. For reference, the Varta F18 (85 Ah) weighs 18.57 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta F17?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Kronobat PB-80.0B, Exide EB802 and Tudor TB802. As the F17 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

### What case size is the Varta F17?

Case size LB4: 315 × 175 × 175 mm (Varta lists it as T7/LB4). The F17 fits any standard LB4 battery tray such as the Kronobat PB-80.0B.

## Other options if you are unsure about the F17

- [Other car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-batteries)
- [Full Varta catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Kronobat PB-80.0B](https://bateriasonline.es/en/kronobat-pb-80-0b) · 80 Ah, 740 A, 315×175×175 mm
- [Exide EB802](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-eb802) · 80 Ah, 700 A, 315×175×175 mm

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