Volkswagen Golf Battery Sizes (1989 - 2020)

From 1989 to 2020, the Volkswagen Golf has battery codes of H6, H7, H5, 42, and 41.

The Battery Council International has created a standard of battery codes consisting of letters and numbers which refer to the battery size that will fit best for a particular vehicle.

Scroll down to see the physical dimensions and battery code for your specific model year of Volkswagen Golf.

2019 to 2020 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
2020 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2019 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2013 to 2017 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
2017 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2016 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2015 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2014 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2013 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2010 to 2012 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
2012 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2011 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2010 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2003 to 2006 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
2006 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2005 H7 12 3/8 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 1/2 in.
2004 H7 12 3/8 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 1/2 in.
2003 H7 12 3/8 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 1/2 in.
2000 to 2002 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
2002 H5 9 9/16 in. 6 15/16 in. 7 1/2 in.
2001 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2000 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
1994 to 1999 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
1999 H5 9 9/16 in. 6 15/16 in. 7 1/2 in.
1998 H5 9 9/16 in. 6 15/16 in. 7 1/2 in.
1997 42 9 5/16 in. 6 13/16 in. 6 13/16 in.
1996 41 11 3/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 6 7/8 in.
1995 41 11 3/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 6 7/8 in.
1994 41 11 3/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 6 7/8 in.
1989 to 1993 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
1993 41 11 3/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 6 7/8 in.
1992 41 11 3/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 6 7/8 in.
1991 41 11 3/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 6 7/8 in.
1990 41 11 3/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 6 7/8 in.
1989 41 11 3/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 6 7/8 in.

MyBestVehicle.com is a website designed to quickly find the battery size of your vehicle.

The incorrect battery type most likely won't fit properly in your Volkswagen Golf and will not connect properly.

It is recommended to install the manufacturer's recommended battery size for your Volkswagen Golf to ensure its safe operation.