# Varta N72 · Start-Stop battery 12V 72Ah 760A

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> Varta N72 (ETN 572501076): 72 Ah Start-Stop battery, 760 A (EN), 260×173×225 mm, positive terminal on the right. Equivalent to Exide EL754.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n72
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-N72
- **EAN**: 4016987167281
- **MPN**: N72
- **Price**: 112,72 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-10-27

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA Dynamic EFB |
| Application | Start-Stop cars |
| Technology | EFB |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 72 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 760 A |
| Length | 260 mm |
| Width | 173 mm |
| Height | 225 mm |
| Weight | 18.82 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |
| Case size | D26 (260 × 173 × 225 mm) |
| ETN code | 572501076 |

## Quick description

Varta N72 (ETN 572 501 076, also written N 72 or 572501076): Start-Stop battery (EFB) with 12 V, 72 Ah and 760 A cold cranking current, case size D26 (260 × 173 × 225 mm), with the positive terminal on the right.

## Description

## Where the Varta N72 fits

The Varta N72 is a battery for cars with Start-Stop: it withstands many more starting and partial-discharge cycles than a conventional battery and powers the electronics every time the engine stops at the lights. The N72 is designed for cars that switch the engine off at every stop and restart it dozens of times per trip.
At 72 Ah it sits in the range of compact and mid-size diesels, SUVs and MPVs. Varta lists the N72 in its Dynamic EFB line. [The full range of Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Varta N72 codes and part numbers

Look for any of these N72 codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

| Commercial reference | N72 (N 72) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 572501076 (also 572 501 076) |
| EAN | 4016987167281 |
| Case size (EN) | D26 |
| UK code | 068EFB |
| Base hold-down | B01 |
| Also known as | Varta N 72 · Varta 572501076 · Varta 572 501 076 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta N12 (200 Ah, 950 A), Varta N70 (70 Ah, 760 A) |

## Varta N72 vs N65 and N85

The real differences between the N72 and the closest Varta models:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta N72 (this one) | 72 Ah | 760 A | 260 × 173 × 225 | right | 18.82 kg |
| Varta N65 | 65 Ah | 650 A | 232 × 173 × 225 | right | 16.63 kg |
| Varta N85 | 85 Ah | 800 A | 306 × 173 × 225 | right | 21.36 kg |

- Varta N65: 7 Ah less, 110 A less cranking power, a different case (232 × 173 × 225 mm).
- Varta N85: 13 Ah more, 40 A more cranking power, a different case (306 × 173 × 225 mm).

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta N72

Alternatives to the N72 with its dimensions and polarity, in EFB or AGM only: a conventional battery cannot cope with the Start-Stop cycles an EFB is built for.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EL754 | EFB | 75 Ah | 750 A | 260 × 173 × 222 |
| Tudor TL754 | EFB | 75 Ah | 750 A | 260 × 173 × 222 |
| Fulmen FL754 | EFB | 75 Ah | 750 A | 260 × 173 × 222 |

## Inside the N72: EFB technology

The N72 is an EFB: flooded lead-acid with reinforced plates and separators for Start-Stop. Compared with a conventional battery, the N72 withstands far more starts and partial discharges.

## Before ordering the N72, check this

- The N72 is an EFB: it suits cars that had an EFB or a conventional battery. If yours had an AGM, fit another AGM.
- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 760 A or less, the N72 covers your engine.
- With 72 Ah, the N72 replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- The N72 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- The N72 needs 260 × 173 × 225 mm of space (European case size D26): measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta N72

### Varta N72 or N65?

Compared with the N72, the Varta N65 has 7 Ah less and 110 A less cranking power. The N72 cranks harder; the N65 is only a good option if your original battery says 650 A or less. Mind the space: the N65 measures 232 × 173 × 225 mm.

### What does the code 572 501 076 on the Varta N72 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 572501076. The first three digits (572) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 72 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (501) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (076) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 760 A.

### Can the Varta N72 be used in a car with Start-Stop?

Yes, the N72 is an EFB: it suits Start-Stop without brake energy recovery, or cars that already had an EFB. If your car left the factory with an AGM, fit another AGM.

### How much does the Varta N72 weigh?

The N72 weighs 18.82 kg. For reference, the Varta N65 (65 Ah) weighs 16.63 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta N72?

In EFB or AGM, with its dimensions and polarity: Exide EL754, Tudor TL754 and Fulmen FL754. A conventional battery does not replace the N72.

### What case size is the Varta N72?

Case size D26: 260 × 173 × 225 mm. The N72 fits any standard D26 battery tray such as the Exide EL754.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta N72?

The N72 has the positive terminal on the right, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.

## Other options if you are unsure about the N72

- [Other start-Stop batteries (AGM and EFB)](https://bateriasonline.es/en/start-stop-batteries-agm-efb)
- [Full Varta catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Exide EL754](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-el754) · 75 Ah, 750 A, 260×173×222 mm
- [Tudor TL754](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-tl754) · 75 Ah, 750 A, 260×173×222 mm

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