The Volkswagen Golf battery sizes include: H6 (model years 1999 to 2020), H5 (model years 1998 to 2017), H7 (model years 2000 to 2005), 42 (model year 1997), and 41 (model years 1989 to 1996) as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
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Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Year |
Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) Inches |
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| 2020 |
L4/1.4L |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
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| 2019 |
L4/1.8L |
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 |
L4/2.0L |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
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| 2015 |
L4/2.0L |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
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| 2014 |
L5/2.5L |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
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| 2013 |
J0N, PR Code J1L, Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2012 |
L4/2.0L |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
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| 2011 |
L4/2.0L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2010 |
J0N, PR Code J1L, Standard |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2006 |
J0N, PR J1L Code |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2005 |
J1L PR Code |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2004 |
Standard PR Code J1L |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2003 |
J0N, PR Code J1L, J1L Dsl |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2002 |
J0N, PR Code J1L, J1L Dsl |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2001 |
J0N, PR Code J1L, J1L Dsl |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 2000 |
J0N, PR J1L Code |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 1999 |
PR J0L Code |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
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| 1998 |
Standard Dsl |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
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| 1997 |
Standard |
42 |
9 5/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 13/16" |
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| 1996 |
Standard Opt |
41 |
11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
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| 1995 |
Standard Opt |
41 |
11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
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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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2020 Volkswagen Golf 8 MK82020 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2020 Volkswagen Golf battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2020 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| L4/1.4L |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI2019 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2019 Volkswagen Golf battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2019 Volkswagen Golf 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 |
2017 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2017 Volkswagen Golf battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2017 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf R2016 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2016 Volkswagen Golf battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2016 Volkswagen Golf 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 |
2015 Volkswagen Golf2015 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2015 Volkswagen Golf battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2015 Volkswagen Golf 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 |
2014 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2014 Volkswagen Golf battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2014 Volkswagen Golf 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 |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
2013 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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").
2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 |
| PR Opt Code HD, (2) J1D, (1) |
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 Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2012 Volkswagen Golf battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2012 Volkswagen Golf 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2011 Volkswagen Golf battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2011 Volkswagen Golf 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2010 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf 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 |
| PR Code HD, J1D, TDI, 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 |
2006 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2006 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf 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 J1L 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 |
| J1D PR Code |
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 Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2005 Volkswagen Golf battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H7 (Height: 12 3/8" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 1/2").
2005 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| J1L 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 Code Standard Dsl, J0R |
H7 (94R) |
12 3/8" x 6 7/8" x 7 1/2" |
31.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2004 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2004 Volkswagen Golf battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H7 (Height: 12 3/8" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 1/2").
2004 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard 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 |
| PR Code Standard Dsl, J0R |
H7 (94R) |
12 3/8" x 6 7/8" x 7 1/2" |
31.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2003 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2003 Volkswagen Golf battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H7 (Height: 12 3/8" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 1/2").
2003 Volkswagen Golf 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, J1L Dsl |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| Standard |
H7 (94R) |
12 3/8" x 6 7/8" x 7 1/2" |
31.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2002 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2002 Volkswagen Golf battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
2002 Volkswagen Golf 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, J1L Dsl |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
2001 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2001 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf 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, J1L Dsl |
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 J0L Code |
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 Golf Battery Size
The recommended 2000 Volkswagen Golf battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H7 (Height: 12 3/8" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 1/2") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").
2000 Volkswagen Golf 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 J1L 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 |
| Standard |
H7 (94R) |
12 3/8" x 6 7/8" x 7 1/2" |
31.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
| PR J0L Code |
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 Golf Battery Size
The recommended 1999 Volkswagen Golf battery sizes are H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16") or H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
1999 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| PR J0L Code |
H6 (48) |
12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" |
30.6 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.2 cm |
| 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 |
1998 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 1998 Volkswagen Golf battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").
1998 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard Dsl |
H5 (47) |
9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" |
24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm |
1997 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 1997 Volkswagen Golf battery size is 42 (Height: 9 5/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 13/16").
1997 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard |
42 |
9 5/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 13/16" |
24.3 cm x 17.3 cm x 17.3 cm |
1996 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 1996 Volkswagen Golf battery size is 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8").
1996 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard Opt |
41 |
11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
29.3 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm |
1995 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 1995 Volkswagen Golf battery size is 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8").
1995 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard Opt |
41 |
11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
29.3 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm |
1994 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 1994 Volkswagen Golf battery size is 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8").
1994 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard Opt |
41 |
11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
29.3 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm |
1993 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 1993 Volkswagen Golf battery size is 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8").
1993 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard Opt |
41 |
11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
29.3 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm |
1992 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 1992 Volkswagen Golf battery size is 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8").
1992 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard Opt |
41 |
11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
29.3 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm |
1991 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 1991 Volkswagen Golf battery size is 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8").
1991 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard Opt |
41 |
11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
29.3 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm |
1990 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 1990 Volkswagen Golf battery size is 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8").
1990 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard Opt |
41 |
11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
29.3 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm |
1989 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size
The recommended 1989 Volkswagen Golf battery size is 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8").
1989 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size(s)
| Trim |
Battery Size Code |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) |
Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric) |
| Standard Opt |
41 |
11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" |
29.3 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm |
2020 Volkswagen Golf
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