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Volkswagen Passat Battery Sizes (1990 - 2021): Battery Replacement Guide

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Volkswagen Passat Battery Sizes Overview

The Volkswagen Passat battery sizes include: H6 (model years 1998 to 2021), H8 (model years 2006 to 2020), H5 (model years 2006 to 2020), H7 (model years 2001 to 2005), 42 (model years 1990 to 1997), and 41 (model years 1993 to 1996) as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

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Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Year Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) Inches Get Here (paid link)
2021 L4/2.0L H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
2020 PR-J1U H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" Amazon
2019 PR-J1U H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" Amazon
2017 J0N, PR J1L Code H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2016 V6/3.6L H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2015 Dsl, Opt (2) (2) H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" Amazon
2014 Option 2 H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" Amazon
2013 L5/2.5L H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
2012 Dsl, Opt (2) H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" Amazon
2010 L4/2.0L H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
2009 Mot, Opt Syn/4 AGM H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" Amazon
2008 Standard H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2007 Mot, Opt Syn/4 AGM H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" Amazon
2006 Standard H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2005 Motion, 4 PR Code J0R HD, Standard H7 (94R) 12 3/8" x 6 7/8" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2004 J0R Dsl, PR Code H7 (94R) 12 3/8" x 6 7/8" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2003 Motion, 4 PR Code J0R HD, Standard H7 (94R) 12 3/8" x 6 7/8" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2002 Motion, Ex 4 Motion Standard H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
2001 J0R HD, PR Code H7 (94R) 12 3/8" x 6 7/8" x 7 1/2" Amazon
2000 Motion 4 Ex Standard H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
1999 Motion 4 Ex Standard H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" Amazon
1998 Motion 4 Ex Standard H6 (48) 12 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 7 9/16" 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.

2021 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2021 Volkswagen Passat battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").

2021 Volkswagen Passat 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
2020 Volkswagen Passat
2020 Volkswagen Passat

2020 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2020 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are H8 (Height: 15" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 3/16") or 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").

2020 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
PR-J1U H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" 38.1 cm x 19.0 cm x 19.2 cm
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
2019 Volkswagen Passat R line
2019 Volkswagen Passat R line

2019 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2019 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are H8 (Height: 15" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 3/16") or 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 Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
PR-J1U H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" 38.1 cm x 19.0 cm x 19.2 cm
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
2017 Volkswagen Passat
2017 Volkswagen Passat

2017 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2017 Volkswagen Passat 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").

2017 Volkswagen Passat 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

2016 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2016 Volkswagen Passat battery size is H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2").

2016 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
V6/3.6L H5 (47) 9 9/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2" 24.2 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm

2015 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2015 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are H8 (Height: 15" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 3/16") or 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").

2015 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Dsl, Opt (2) (2) H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" 38.1 cm x 19.0 cm x 19.2 cm
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
(1) Dsl, 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

2014 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2014 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are H8 (Height: 15" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 3/16") or 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").

2014 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Option 2 H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" 38.1 cm x 19.0 cm x 19.2 cm
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
1 Option 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 Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2013 Volkswagen Passat battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").

2013 Volkswagen Passat 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

2012 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2012 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are H8 (Height: 15" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 3/16") or 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").

2012 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Dsl, Opt (2) H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" 38.1 cm x 19.0 cm x 19.2 cm
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
(1) Dsl, Opt (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

2010 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2010 Volkswagen Passat battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").

2010 Volkswagen Passat 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

2009 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2009 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are H8 (Height: 15" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 3/16") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").

2009 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Mot, Opt Syn/4 AGM H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" 38.1 cm x 19.0 cm x 19.2 cm
PR Code Opt, AGM J1D, Mot, Syn/4 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

2008 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2008 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H8 (Height: 15" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 3/16") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").

2008 Volkswagen Passat 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
Opt Sedan, Mot, Syn/4 AGM H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" 38.1 cm x 19.0 cm x 19.2 cm
Standard 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

2007 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2007 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are H8 (Height: 15" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 3/16") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").

2007 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Mot, Opt Syn/4 AGM H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" 38.1 cm x 19.0 cm x 19.2 cm
Wagon Opt, Mot, Syn/4 AGM, 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

2006 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2006 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are H5 (Height: 9 9/16" x Width: 6 15/16" x Length: 7 1/2") or H8 (Height: 15" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 3/16") or H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").

2006 Volkswagen Passat 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
Opt Sedan, HD, Mot, Syn/4 AGM H8 (49) 15" x 6 7/8" x 7 3/16" 38.1 cm x 19.0 cm x 19.2 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

2005 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2005 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are 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").

2005 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Motion, 4 PR Code J0R HD, 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
Motion 4 Ex 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

2004 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2004 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are 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").

2004 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
J0R Dsl, PR Code H7 (94R) 12 3/8" x 6 7/8" x 7 1/2" 31.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm
Motion 4 Ex 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

2003 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2003 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are 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").

2003 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Motion, 4 PR Code J0R HD, 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
Ex 4 Motion vent), (no 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

2002 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2002 Volkswagen Passat battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").

2002 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Motion, Ex 4 Motion 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

2001 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2001 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are 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").

2001 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
J0R HD, PR Code H7 (94R) 12 3/8" x 6 7/8" x 7 1/2" 31.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 19.0 cm
Motion 4 Ex 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

2000 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 2000 Volkswagen Passat battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").

2000 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Motion 4 Ex 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

1999 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 1999 Volkswagen Passat battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").

1999 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Motion 4 Ex 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 Passat Battery Size

The recommended 1998 Volkswagen Passat battery size is H6 (Height: 12 1/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 7 9/16").

1998 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Motion 4 Ex 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

1997 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 1997 Volkswagen Passat battery size is 42 (Height: 9 5/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 13/16").

1997 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat Battery Size

The recommended 1996 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8") or 42 (Height: 9 5/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 13/16").

1996 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Dsl Opt 41 11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" 29.3 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm
Standard 42 9 5/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 13/16" 24.3 cm x 17.3 cm x 17.3 cm

1995 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 1995 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8") or 42 (Height: 9 5/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 13/16").

1995 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Opt 41 11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" 29.3 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm
Dsl Standard 42 9 5/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 13/16" 24.3 cm x 17.3 cm x 17.3 cm

1994 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 1994 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8") or 42 (Height: 9 5/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 13/16").

1994 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size(s)
Trim Battery Size Code Battery Size (L X W X H) (Imp.) Battery Size (L X W X H) (Metric)
Opt 41 11 3/16" x 6 7/8" x 6 7/8" 29.3 cm x 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm
Dsl Standard 42 9 5/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 13/16" 24.3 cm x 17.3 cm x 17.3 cm

1993 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 1993 Volkswagen Passat battery sizes are 41 (Height: 11 3/16" x Width: 6 7/8" x Length: 6 7/8") or 42 (Height: 9 5/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 13/16").

1993 Volkswagen Passat 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
Dsl Standard 42 9 5/16" x 6 13/16" x 6 13/16" 24.3 cm x 17.3 cm x 17.3 cm

1992 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 1992 Volkswagen Passat battery size is 42 (Height: 9 5/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 13/16").

1992 Volkswagen Passat 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

1991 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 1991 Volkswagen Passat battery size is 42 (Height: 9 5/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 13/16").

1991 Volkswagen Passat 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

1990 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size

The recommended 1990 Volkswagen Passat battery size is 42 (Height: 9 5/16" x Width: 6 13/16" x Length: 6 13/16").

1990 Volkswagen Passat 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
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