# Which battery for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (5G, 2012-2021)?

> Volkswagen Golf Mk7 5G battery: AGM 70 Ah and 760 A with Start-Stop (Varta A7), AGM 60 Ah without (Varta A8). Table by engine and number plate search.

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Golf VII (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2)

- Golf VII Variant (BA5, BV5)

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With Start-Stop, the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (5G, 2012-2021) usually takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A, in case size L3. Versions without Start-Stop take the Varta A8 (AGM, 60 Ah and 680 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.
- 2012-2021
- 23 engines
- AGM · EFB
- Case L3

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## Recommended batteries for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 5G

 For Start-Stop versions
[Varta A7](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7)
AGM 70 Ah · 760 A (EN)
Case L3 · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 10 of 23 engines
[See price and specs Varta A7 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7)
 For versions without Start-Stop
[Varta A8](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a8)
AGM 60 Ah · 680 A (EN)
Case L2 · 242 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 1 of 23 engines
[See price and specs Varta A8 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a8)
 For Start-Stop versions
[Varta N70](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n70)
EFB 70 Ah · 760 A (EN)
Case L3 · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 11 of 23 engines
[See price and specs Varta N70 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-n70)
 Equivalent to the Varta N70
[Tudor TK720](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-tk720)
AGM 72 Ah · 760 A (EN)
Case L3 · 278 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Same dimensions and terminal layout, the same or higher capacity and the same or better technology
[See price and specs Tudor TK720 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/tudor-tk720)

## Volkswagen Golf Mk7 5G battery by engine

Each row groups the versions that share an engine. When an engine lists more than one battery, it is because the battery changes with the version or equipment: your number plate settles it.

| Engine | Power | Years | Fuel | With Start-Stop | Without Start-Stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TSICHZC, CHZD, CHZK, DKLB, DKRF | 63-85 kW (86-115 hp) | 2015-2020 | Petrol | Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right | — |
| 1.2 TSICJZA, CJZB, CYVA, CYVB | 63-81 kW (86-110 hp) | 2012-2020 | Petrol | Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.4 GTE HybridCUKB, DGEA | 150 kW (204 hp) | 2014-2020 | Hybrid | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.4 TGI CNGCPWA, CZBA | 81 kW (110 hp) | 2013-2018 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.4 TSICHPA, CHPB, CMBA, CPTA, CXSA, CZCA… | 90-110 kW (122-150 hp) | from 2012 | Petrol | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right | — |
| 1.4 TSI MultiFuelCPVA, CPVB | 90-92 kW (122-125 hp) | 2012-2018 | Petrol | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.5 TGIDHFA | 96 kW (130-131 hp) | 2018-2020 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right | — |
| 1.5 TSIDACA, DADA, DPBA, DPCA | 96-110 kW (130-150 hp) | 2017-2020 | Petrol | Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right | — |
| 1.6CWVA | 81 kW (110 hp) | 2014-2017 | Petrol | Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right | — |
| 1.6 TDICLHA, CLHB, CRKA, CRKB, CXXA, CXXB… | 66-85 kW (90-115 hp) | 2012-2020 | Diesel | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.6 TDI 4motionCLHA, CRKB, CXXB | 77-81 kW (105-110 hp) | 2012-2017 | Diesel | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 1.8 TSICNSA, CNSB, CXBA, CXBB | 125 kW (170 hp) | 2013-2017 | Petrol | — | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right |
| 1.8 TSI 4motionCJSB | 132 kW (179 hp) | 2016-2020 | Petrol | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 GTDCUNA, DGCA, DJGA | 130-135 kW (177-184 hp) | from 2013 | Diesel | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 GTICHHA, CHHB, CNTA, CNTC, CXCA, CXCB… | 155-180 kW (210-245 hp) | 2013-2020 | Petrol | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 GTI ClubsportCJXE | 195 kW (265 hp) | 2016-2017 | Petrol | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 GTI Clubsport SCJXG | 228 kW (310 hp) | 2016-2017 | Petrol | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 GTI TCRCJXH, DNUC | 213 kW (290 hp) | 2018-2020 | Petrol | Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 R 4motionCJXB, CJXC, CJXD, CJXG, DJHA, DJHB… | 206-228 kW (280-310 hp) | 2013-2020 | Petrol | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right Varta N70 EFB · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 R 360S 4motionCJXC | 265 kW (360 hp) | 2016-2017 | Petrol | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 TDICRBB, CRBC, CRLB, CRLD, CRMB, CRUA… | 81-110 kW (110-150 hp) | from 2012 | Diesel | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| 2.0 TDI 4motionCKFC, CRBC, CRLB, CRMB, DCYA, DFGA | 110 kW (150 hp) | 2012-2020 | Diesel | Varta A7 AGM · 70 Ah · 760 A · L3 · + right | — |
| e-GolfEAGA, EAZA, EBSA | 85-100 kW (115-136 hp) | 2014-2021 | Electric | — | Varta A8 AGM · 60 Ah · 680 A · L2 · + right Varta N60 EFB · 60 Ah · 640 A · L2 · + right |

With Start-Stop: versions with automatic engine stop-start, or that leave the factory with an EFB or AGM battery. Ah = capacity; A = cold cranking current (EN standard); + right/+ left = side of the positive terminal. Under each engine you will find its engine codes, handy for identifying your version.

## What you should know about the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 5G

The Golf Mk7 (5G), in five-door and Estate form, has Start-Stop on almost all its engines, and EFB plays a bigger role here than in other compacts from the group: many TSI petrol engines leave the factory with a 60 or 70 Ah EFB. The TDI, the GTD and most GTIs take a 70 Ah AGM in an L3 case, and some versions without Start-Stop also come with an AGM from the factory, so do not drop down a technology even if your car does not switch off its engine at traffic lights.
- Model fact: the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 5G mainly uses case sizes L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm) and L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm). A battery of a different size will not sit securely in the car’s battery tray.
- General tip: if your car came from the factory with an AGM battery, replace it with another AGM; if it has an EFB, with an EFB or an AGM. A conventional battery in a Start-Stop car wears out much sooner and the system may stop working.
- General tip: on Seat, Volkswagen and Audi models with Start-Stop, the new battery is usually coded into the energy management system with a diagnostic tool, so that the alternator charges it according to its type and capacity.
- General tip: in a compact car that mixes town and open-road driving, the battery suffers most in winter and with lots of equipment switched on (heated rear window, heated seats). If cold starts become sluggish, have it checked before it leaves you stranded.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (5G, 2012-2021) take?

With Start-Stop, the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (5G, 2012-2021) usually takes a battery like the Varta A7: AGM, 70 Ah and 760 A, in case size L3. Versions without Start-Stop take the Varta A8 (AGM, 60 Ah and 680 A); the table shows the battery for each engine.

### Can I fit a standard battery in my Volkswagen Golf Mk7 with Start-Stop?

It is not recommended. If it came from the factory with an AGM battery, such as the Varta A7, the replacement should also be AGM: with an EFB or a conventional battery it wears out sooner and the Start-Stop system may stop working.

### What size battery does the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 take?

Depending on the engine, the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 5G uses these case sizes: L3 (278 × 175 × 190 mm) and L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm); dimensions are length × width × height. Also check that the positive terminal is on the same side as on your current battery.

### Does the Varta A7 fit the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 5G?

Yes, it is one of the recommended batteries for the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 5G with the 1.6 TDI, 1.6 TDI 4motion, 1.8 TSI, 2.0 GTD, 2.0 GTI and 2.0 GTI Clubsport engines (11 of the 23 engines in the table). For the others, check their row in the table or search by number plate.

### How do I find out exactly which battery my Volkswagen Golf Mk7 takes?

Enter your number plate or chassis number (VIN) in our battery finder: it identifies the exact engine and shows you only the compatible batteries. You can also check the label on your current battery: capacity (Ah), cold cranking (A, EN standard) and technology (AGM, EFB or conventional).

## Other Volkswagen Golf generations

- [ Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (CD) from 2019 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/vw-golf-battery#gen-vw-golf-8)
- [ Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (5K) 2008-2016 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/vw-golf-6-5k-battery)
- [ Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (1K) 2003-2009 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/vw-golf-5-1k-battery)
- [ Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (1J) 1997-2014 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/vw-golf-battery#gen-vw-golf-4)
- [ Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991-1999 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/vw-golf-battery#gen-vw-golf-3)
- [ Volkswagen Golf Mk2 (1G) 1983-1992 ](https://bateriasonline.es/en/vw-golf-battery#gen-vw-golf-2)

## More information

- [Volkswagen Golf battery: every generation](https://bateriasonline.es/en/vw-golf-battery)
- [Car battery sizes: L1-L6, LB1-LB5, B and D (Asian) cases](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-battery-sizes-l-lb-b-d-cases)
- [Varta A7 (formerly E39): what changed and equivalents](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-a7-e39-agm-battery-equivalents)
- [Varta, Bosch, Exide and Tudor car battery equivalents table](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-bosch-exide-tudor-car-battery-equivalents)
- [Start-Stop batteries (AGM and EFB)](https://bateriasonline.es/en/start-stop-batteries-agm-efb)
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- [L3 car batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/l3-car-batteries)
- [What battery does my car need? Guide by model](https://bateriasonline.es/en/car-battery-by-model)

Updated: 1 November 2026 · Source: battery application data by engine (KType TecDoc), the same data our number plate search uses, plus the datasheet of each battery.

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