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The Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N, 2001-2014) usually takes a battery like the Varta D24: conventional, 60 Ah and 540 A, in case size L2. Only the Start-Stop versions of the 1.4 BiFuel take the Varta A8 (AGM, 60 Ah).
- 2001-2014
- 18 engines
- AGM · conventional
- Case L2
Check with your number plateWe show you only the batteries that fit your exact version.
Recommended batteries for the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 9N
For Start-Stop versions
AGM 60 Ah · 680 A (EN)
Case L2 · 242 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 1 of 18 engines
See price and specs Varta A8
For versions without Start-Stop
conventional 60 Ah · 540 A (EN)
Case L2 · 242 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 10 of 18 engines
See price and specs Varta D24
For versions without Start-Stop
conventional 52 Ah · 470 A (EN)
Case L1 · 207 × 175 × 190 mm · + right
Recommended for 10 of 18 engines
See price and specs Varta C22
Equivalent to the Varta D24
conventional 62 Ah · 540 A (EN)
Case L2 · 242 × 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 TB620Volkswagen Polo Mk4 9N 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0ARA | 58 kW (79 hp) | 2003 | Petrol | — | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.2AWY, BBM, BMD | 40-44 kW (54-60 hp) | 2002-2009 | Petrol | — | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.2 12VAZQ, BME, BZG | 47-51 kW (64-69 hp) | 2001-2009 | Petrol | — | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.4BBY, BBZ, BKY, BLM | 55-74 kW (75-101 hp) | 2002-2012 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + rightVarta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + rightVarta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 1.4 16VAUA, AUB, BBY, BBZ, BKY, BUD | 55-74 kW (75-101 hp) | 2001-2009 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + rightVarta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.4 BiFuelBUD | 60 kW (82 hp) | 2006-2009 | Gas (CNG/LPG) | Varta A8AGM · 60 Ah · 680 A · L2 · + right | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.4 FSIAXU | 63 kW (86 hp) | 2002-2006 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.4 TDIAMF, BAY, BMS, BNM, BNV, BWB | 51-59 kW (70-80 hp) | 2001-2009 | Diesel | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.6BAH, CCRA, CFZA | 74 kW (101 hp) | from 2002 | Petrol | — | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.6 16VBTS | 77 kW (105 hp) | 2006-2009 | Petrol | — | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.6 FlexBPA, CCRA | 76-77 kW (103-104 hp) | 2004-2014 | Petrol | — | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.6 Total FlexBPA, CCRA | 74 kW (101 hp) | 2004-2006 | Petrol | — | Varta C22conventional · 52 Ah · 470 A · L1 · + right |
| 1.8 GTIBJX | 110 kW (150 hp) | 2005-2009 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.8 GTi Cup EditionBBU | 132 kW (180 hp) | 2006-2009 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.9 SDIASY | 47 kW (64 hp) | 2001-2012 | Diesel | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 1.9 TDIASZ, ATD, AXR, BLT, BMT | 74-96 kW (101-130 hp) | from 2001 | Diesel | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + rightVarta E11conventional · 74 Ah · 680 A · L3 · + right |
| 2.0 FlexCFEA | 88 kW (120 hp) | 2008-2014 | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 A · L2 · + right |
| 2.0 Total Flex | 88 kW (120 hp) | — | Petrol | — | Varta D24conventional · 60 Ah · 540 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 Polo Mk4 9N
The Polo 9N, in hatchback and saloon form, is a small car with small batteries: most of the 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines take a 52 Ah conventional battery in an L1 case, and the 1.4 FSI, TDI, SDI and GTI a 60 Ah one in an L2. The only version in the data with a factory-fitted AGM, the 1.4 BiFuel gas model, takes a 60 Ah one. If the car is used mainly in town, a battery low on charge shows first on cold mornings.
- Model fact: the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 9N mainly uses case sizes L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm), L1 (207 × 175 × 190 mm) and L3 (278 × 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: on short trips around town the alternator barely recharges the battery. If the car is parked on the street in winter or sits unused for days, measure the resting voltage (12.4 V or more) or use a battery maintainer.
Frequently asked questions
Which battery does the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N, 2001-2014) take?
The Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N, 2001-2014) usually takes a battery like the Varta D24: conventional, 60 Ah and 540 A, in case size L2. Only the Start-Stop versions of the 1.4 BiFuel take the Varta A8 (AGM, 60 Ah).
Can I fit a standard battery in my Volkswagen Polo Mk4 with Start-Stop?
It is not recommended. If it came from the factory with an AGM battery, such as the Varta A8, 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 Polo Mk4 take?
Depending on the engine, the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 9N uses these case sizes: L2 (242 × 175 × 190 mm), L1 (207 × 175 × 190 mm) and L3 (278 × 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 D24 fit the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 9N?
Yes, it is one of the recommended batteries for the Volkswagen Polo Mk4 9N with the 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.4 FSI, 1.4 TDI, 1.8 GTI and 1.8 GTi Cup Edition engines (10 of the 18 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 Polo Mk4 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).
Updated: · Source: battery application data by engine (KType TecDoc), the same data our number plate search uses, plus the datasheet of each battery.