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Volkswagen Golf Battery Sizes (1989 - 2020): Battery Replacement Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


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 Get Here (paid link)
2020 L4/1.4L H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
2019 L4/1.8L H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
2017 L4/2.0L H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2016 L4/2.0L H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
2015 L4/2.0L H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
2014 L5/2.5L H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
2013 J0N, PR Code J1L, Standard H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2012 L4/2.0L H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
2011 L4/2.0L H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2010 J0N, PR Code J1L, Standard H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2006 J0N, PR J1L Code H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2005 J1L PR Code H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2004 Standard PR Code J1L H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2003 J0N, PR Code J1L, J1L Dsl H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2002 J0N, PR Code J1L, J1L Dsl H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2001 J0N, PR Code J1L, J1L Dsl H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2000 J0N, PR J1L Code H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
1999 PR J0L Code H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
1998 Standard Dsl H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
1997 Standard 42 9 5/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 13/16" Amazon
1996 Standard Opt 41 11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" Amazon
1995 Standard Opt 41 11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" Amazon

(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.

Check out the Battery Size specifications for other makes and models.

2020 Volkswagen Golf 8 MK8
2020 Volkswagen Golf 8 MK8

2020 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 GTI
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI

2019 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 R
2016 Volkswagen Golf R

2016 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 Golf
2015 Volkswagen Golf

2015 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
2020 Volkswagen Golf

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