The Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are: H5 (model years 1998 to 2019) or H6 (model years 1998 to 2019) as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
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Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Year |
Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) Inches |
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| 2019 |
PR-J1L PR-J0N |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2019 |
PR-J1D, PR-J2D |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
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| 2017 |
L4/2.0L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2016 |
J0N PR Code J1L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2015 |
L4/1.8L |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
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| 2014 |
L4/2.0L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2013 |
L4/2.0L |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
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| 2012 |
L5/2.5L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2010 |
J1L Standard, PR Code |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2009 |
J1L Standard, PR Code |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2008 |
J1L Standard, PR Code |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2007 |
J0N, PR Code J1L Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2006 |
Dsl, Dsl Standard, Turbo |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2005 |
Dsl Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2004 |
Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2003 |
Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2002 |
Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2001 |
Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2000 |
Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 1999 |
Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 1998 |
Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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(1) The Battery Council International (BCI) uses battery group codes consisting of letters and numbers (ie. H6, T4, 24, 34r). These refer to the battery size that will best fit (physical dimensions, terminal locations and type) a specific vehicle.
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2019 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2019 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2019 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| PR-J1L PR-J0N |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| PR-J1D, PR-J2D |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
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The recommended 2017 Volkswagen Beetle battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.0L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2016 Volkswagen Beetle2016 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2016 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| J0N PR Code J1L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| J2D PR Code J1D |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2015 Volkswagen Beetle battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/1.8L |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2014 Volkswagen Beetle battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.0L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2013 Volkswagen Beetle battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/2.0L |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2012 Volkswagen Beetle battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L5/2.5L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2010 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| J1L Standard, PR Code |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| PR Opt Code J1D |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2009 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| J1L Standard, PR Code |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| PR Opt Code J1D |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2008 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| J1L Standard, PR Code |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| PR Opt Code J1D |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2007 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| J0N, PR Code J1L Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| Opt |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2006 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Dsl, Dsl Standard, Turbo |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| DSL, Opt Turbo Opt |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2005 Volkswagen Beetle battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Dsl Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2004 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| Dsl, Turbo |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2003 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| Dsl, Standard, Turbo |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2002 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| Dsl |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2001 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2001 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2001 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| Dsl |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2000 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 2000 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2000 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| Dsl |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
1999 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 1999 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
1999 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| Dsl Standard |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
1998 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size
The recommended 1998 Volkswagen Beetle battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
1998 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| Dsl |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
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