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Vitara — the battery depends on the engine. Four distinct fitments exist across this range, in two different case sizes and three technologies. The 1.4 Boosterjet 48V mild hybrid takes a plain flooded 063; the 1.0 Boosterjet takes an 027 EFB. Do not buy on the model name. Search on Amazon
Fitment varies by engine and build date — the full breakdown and our sourcing notes are below.
Battery Specifications
| Engine | UK type / case | Technology | Capacity & CCA | Example parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Boosterjet (APK 310, 111 hp) | 027 — 242 × 175 × 190 | EFB (AGM as upgrade). No flooded option listed. | 60–65 Ah, 600–700 A (EN) | Exide EL600 · Bosch 0 092 S4E 051 · Yuasa YBX7027 · Bosch 0 092 PA0 050 (AGM) |
| 1.4 Boosterjet T (APK 414, 140 hp) — non-hybrid | Two sizes listed: 027 (242 × 175 × 190) and 063 (207 × 175 × 175) | 027 entries are EFB/AGM; 063 entries are flooded | 027: 60–65 Ah, 600–700 A. 063: 40–53 Ah, 360–520 A | Exide EL600 · Bosch 0 092 S4E 051 · Yuasa YBX1063 / YBX3063 / YBX5063 |
| 1.4 Boosterjet 48V mild hybrid (K14D, 129 hp, 2019 on, incl. AllGrip) | 063 — 207 × 175 × 175 | Conventional flooded. Zero EFB and zero AGM options appear on the fitment list. | 44–52 Ah, 420–520 A (EN) | Yuasa YBX3063 (45/440) · Yuasa YBX5063 (52/520) · Exide EB442 · Bosch S4 001 / 0 092 S40 010 · Bosch S5 001 / 0 092 S50 010 |
| 1.5 Dualjet Hybrid (116 hp, incl. AllGrip) | 012 / 079 case — 207 × 175 × 190 | EFB and AGM only. No flooded option listed. | 50–55 Ah, 540–550 A (EN) | Exide EL550 (55/540 EFB) · Varta 550500055K262 (50/550 EFB) · Yuasa YBX7012 (50/540 EFB) · Varta 550901054K262 (50/540 AGM) |
- Correction. This page previously published a single answer — type 027 EFB, 60 Ah, 640 CCA — for the whole Vitara range. That is right only for the 1.0 Boosterjet. It is the wrong case size for the 48V mild hybrid and the wrong technology for it too.
- The 1.4 Boosterjet non-hybrid is unresolved. The catalogue lists both an 027 EFB group and a 063 flooded group against the same engine, without saying which build gets which. It is almost certainly a stop-start versus non-stop-start split, but nothing published establishes that. Measure the battery in the car before ordering.
Why the 48V mild hybrid takes a plain flooded battery. Across eleven listed products for the K14D, every one is conventional flooded and all are flagged as not stop-start compatible. The 48V integrated starter-generator performs the restarts and the 48V lithium pack absorbs the cycling, so the 12V battery is never on stop-start duty. Do not apply a blanket “mild hybrid means EFB” rule to this car.
Confidence in this data: High for the 1.4 48V mild hybrid and the 1.0 Boosterjet, where the fitment lists are complete and unambiguous. Medium for the 1.5 Dualjet Hybrid. Low for the 1.4 Boosterjet non-hybrid, because the list genuinely contains two incompatible case sizes with no published rule for choosing between them.
Checked against the TecDoc-derived application data at engine-code level, cross-referenced with Bosch, Varta, Exide and Yuasa product listings. Where the catalogues disagree, or list nothing, this page says so.
EFB (027) 12V starter battery; SHVS models also have a separate 48V lithium pack (dealer-only)
Recommended Batteries for Suzuki Vitara
Varta Blue Dynamic EFB, type 027
Frequently Asked Questions
What battery does a Suzuki Vitara need?
It depends on the engine, and this is one car where that matters a great deal. The 1.0 Boosterjet takes a 027 EFB of 60 to 65 Ah in a 242 x 175 x 190 mm case. The 1.4 Boosterjet 48V mild hybrid takes a 063 conventional flooded battery of 44 to 52 Ah in a 207 x 175 x 175 mm case. The 1.5 Dualjet Hybrid takes a 207 x 175 x 190 mm EFB or AGM of 50 to 55 Ah. The 1.4 Boosterjet non-hybrid is listed with two different case sizes and is not resolved.
Does the Vitara 48V mild hybrid need an EFB or AGM battery?
No, and this surprises people. Every one of the eleven products catalogued for the K14D 48V engine is a conventional flooded battery, and all are flagged as not stop-start compatible. The 48V integrated starter-generator does the restarting and the 48V lithium pack absorbs the cycling, so the 12V battery is not on stop-start duty. Fitting an EFB will do no harm, but it is not required and the case size is what matters more.
Will an 027 battery fit a Vitara 48V mild hybrid?
Not properly. The 48V car takes a 063 case at 207 x 175 x 175 mm; an 027 is 242 x 175 x 190 mm, which is 35 mm longer and 15 mm taller. Measure the battery in the car before ordering.
How long does a Suzuki Vitara battery last?
No manufacturer figure is published and we will not invent one. In UK use several years is typical, shortened by short journeys, long periods parked and heavy accessory loads. Have it load-tested rather than guessing if starting becomes slow.
Can I change the Vitara battery myself?
Usually yes. The most important step is to identify which of the four fitments applies to your engine, and to measure the existing battery — the case sizes in this range are not interchangeable. Some cars require a replacement to be registered to the vehicle; check whether yours does before you buy.
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How we check fitment for this guide
We cross-reference fitment figures against manufacturer specifications and OE-supplier catalogue data where available, and matched to the standard codes that actually govern fit — battery type/group sizes, wiper lengths and fitting types, bulb fitment codes, tyre size markings, and oil specifications. We work by make, model, year, engine, and build date, because a single model can take different parts across its life. Where the right part depends on your exact vehicle, we tell you to confirm by registration or VIN. More on our method →