Car Battery Database by Model • Years 2012 – 2024
Car Battery Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII (Volkswagen Golf 7) – Recommended Car Battery Specs
Exact car battery specification for Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII (Volkswagen Golf 7) by engine (petrol / diesel / Start-Stop), including recommended capacity in Ah, battery technology (AGM, EFB, standard SLI) and BMS registration requirements.
Recommended Car Battery Specification
12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60
Start-Stop & BMS Diagnostic Registration
YES – Vehicles with Start-Stop and smart alternator charging (BMS) strictly require an AGM or EFB battery and diagnostic registration of the new battery after installation.
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Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 2.0 TDI (110 kW / 150 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,6 – 4,7 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 2.0 TDI RS (135 kW / 184 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,6 – 4,7 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 2.0 TDI (140 kW / 190 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,6 – 4,7 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 2.0 TDI Evo (85 kW / 115 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 5,5 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 2.0 TDI Evo (110 kW / 150 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 5,5 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 2.0 TDI Evo (147 kW / 200 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 5,5 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.6 TDI (66 kW / 90 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,6 – 4,7 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.6 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,6 – 4,7 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.6 TDI (85 kW / 115 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,6 – 4,7 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.4 TSI (90 kW / 92 kW)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,0 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.4 TSI (103 kW / 110 kW)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,0 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.5 TSI ACT (110 kW / 150 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,3 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.2 TSI (66 kW / 81 kW – 4-cylinder EA211)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,0 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.2 TSI (66 kW / 90 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,0 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.2 TSI (81 kW / 110 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,0 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.0 TSI (70 kW / 95 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,0 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.0 TSI (81 kW / 110 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,0 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.0 TSI (85 kW / 115 HP)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 4,0 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 1.8 TSI (118 kW / 132 kW)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 5,7 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 2.0 TSI RS (147 kW / 162 kW / 180 kW)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 5,7 liters
Volkswagen • 2012 – 2024
Volkswagen Golf VII (5G) & Golf VIII – 2.0 TSI 4x4 (140 kW / 200 kW / 206 kW)
🔋 Battery: 12V 70Ah AGM (TDI) or 60Ah EFB (TSI) – Varta AGM E39 / EFB N60 • 🛢️ Oil: 5,7 liters