Volkswagen Passat Battery Size
On this page, we'll cover all of the different battery sizes for the 30 years of data we have for the Volkswagen Passat - from 1990 to the most recent model in 2021.
Overview
The Volkswagen Passat has 6 battery groups of H6, H5, H8, H7, 42 and 41. The table below covers the battery sizes for each group.
(1) The group code is a unique identifier for the battery group and is used by the Battery Council Internation (BCI). The code is a combination of letters and numbers and are used to ensure the battery size will be the best fit for a specific vehicle.
Volkswagen Passat Battery Size by Year
In the sections below we'll give you all of the battery size specifications and battery group codes for each specific Volkswagen Passat model year.
2021 Volkswagen Passat
The 2021 Volkswagen Passat PR-J1D, PR-J2D has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2021 Volkswagen Passat PR-J0N has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
The 2021 Volkswagen Passat PR-J1U has a group code of H8, with a battery size of 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches (38.1 x 19.0 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2021 Volkswagen Passat.
2020 Volkswagen Passat
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat PR-J1D, PR-J2D has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat PR-J0N has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat PR-J1U has a group code of H8, with a battery size of 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches (38.1 x 19.0 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2020 Volkswagen Passat.
2019 Volkswagen Passat
The 2019 Volkswagen Passat PR-J1D, PR-J2D has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2019 Volkswagen Passat PR-J0N has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
The 2019 Volkswagen Passat PR-J1U has a group code of H8, with a battery size of 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches (38.1 x 19.0 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2019 Volkswagen Passat.
2017 Volkswagen Passat
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat PR Code J1D has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat PR Code J0N, J1L has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2017 Volkswagen Passat.
2016 Volkswagen Passat
The 2016 Volkswagen Passat PR Code J1D has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2016 Volkswagen Passat PR Code J0N, J1L has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2016 Volkswagen Passat.
2015 Volkswagen Passat
The 2015 Volkswagen Passat Dsl, Opt (1) has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2015 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Dsl has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
The 2015 Volkswagen Passat Opt (2), Dsl, Opt (2) has a group code of H8, with a battery size of 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches (38.1 x 19.0 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2015 Volkswagen Passat.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
The 2014 Volkswagen Passat Option 1 has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2014 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Dsl has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
The 2014 Volkswagen Passat Option 2 has a group code of H8, with a battery size of 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches (38.1 x 19.0 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2014 Volkswagen Passat.
2013 Volkswagen Passat
The 2013 Volkswagen Passat Opt (1) has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2013 Volkswagen Passat Standard has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
The 2013 Volkswagen Passat Opt (2), Option 2, Dsl, Opt2 has a group code of H8, with a battery size of 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches (38.1 x 19.0 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
2012 Volkswagen Passat
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat Dsl, Opt (1), Opt (1) has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Dsl has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat Dsl, Opt (2) has a group code of H8, with a battery size of 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches (38.1 x 19.0 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2012 Volkswagen Passat.
2010 Volkswagen Passat
The 2010 Volkswagen Passat PR Code J1D, Standard, Opt has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2010 Volkswagen Passat Standard has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
2009 Volkswagen Passat
The 2009 Volkswagen Passat PR Code J1D, Standard, Opt, Syn/4 Mot, AGM has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2009 Volkswagen Passat Syn/4 Mot, AGM, Opt has a group code of H8, with a battery size of 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches (38.1 x 19.0 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
2008 Volkswagen Passat
The 2008 Volkswagen Passat Opt, Standard has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan, Syn/4 Mot, AGM, Opt has a group code of H8, with a battery size of 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches (38.1 x 19.0 x 19.2 cm).
The 2008 Volkswagen Passat Standard has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
2007 Volkswagen Passat
The 2007 Volkswagen Passat Opt, Standard, Syn/4 Mot, AGM, Wagon has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2007 Volkswagen Passat Syn/4 Mot, AGM, Opt has a group code of H8, with a battery size of 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches (38.1 x 19.0 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
2006 Volkswagen Passat
The 2006 Volkswagen Passat Opt has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2006 Volkswagen Passat Sedan, Syn/4 Mot, AGM, HD, Syn/4 Mot, AGM, Opt has a group code of H8, with a battery size of 15 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 inches (38.1 x 19.0 x 19.2 cm).
The 2006 Volkswagen Passat Standard has a group code of H5, with a battery size of 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
2005 Volkswagen Passat
The 2005 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Ex 4 Motion has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2005 Volkswagen Passat Standard, 4 Motion, HD, PR Code J0R has a group code of H7, with a battery size of 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches (31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
2004 Volkswagen Passat
The 2004 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Ex 4 Motion has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2004 Volkswagen Passat Dsl, Dsl, PR Code J0R has a group code of H7, with a battery size of 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches (31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
2003 Volkswagen Passat
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Ex 4 Motion (no vent), Standard, Ex 4 Motion has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat Standard, 4 Motion, HD, PR Code J0R has a group code of H7, with a battery size of 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches (31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
2002 Volkswagen Passat
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion, Standard, Ex 4 Motion has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
2001 Volkswagen Passat
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Ex 4 Motion has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat HD, PR Code J0R has a group code of H7, with a battery size of 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches (31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2001 Volkswagen Passat.
2000 Volkswagen Passat
The 2000 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Ex 4 Motion has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2000 Volkswagen Passat.
1999 Volkswagen Passat
The 1999 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Ex 4 Motion has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 1999 Volkswagen Passat.
1998 Volkswagen Passat
The 1998 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Ex 4 Motion has a group code of H6, with a battery size of 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 inches (30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 1998 Volkswagen Passat.
1997 Volkswagen Passat
The 1997 Volkswagen Passat Standard has a group code of 42, with a battery size of 9 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 13/16 inches (24.3 x 17.3 x 17.3 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 1997 Volkswagen Passat.
1996 Volkswagen Passat
The 1996 Volkswagen Passat Standard has a group code of 42, with a battery size of 9 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 13/16 inches (24.3 x 17.3 x 17.3 cm).
The 1996 Volkswagen Passat Opt, Dsl has a group code of 41, with a battery size of 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches (29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
1995 Volkswagen Passat
The 1995 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Dsl has a group code of 42, with a battery size of 9 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 13/16 inches (24.3 x 17.3 x 17.3 cm).
The 1995 Volkswagen Passat Opt has a group code of 41, with a battery size of 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches (29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 1995 Volkswagen Passat.
1994 Volkswagen Passat
The 1994 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Dsl has a group code of 42, with a battery size of 9 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 13/16 inches (24.3 x 17.3 x 17.3 cm).
The 1994 Volkswagen Passat Opt has a group code of 41, with a battery size of 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches (29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 1994 Volkswagen Passat.
1993 Volkswagen Passat
The 1993 Volkswagen Passat Standard, Dsl has a group code of 42, with a battery size of 9 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 13/16 inches (24.3 x 17.3 x 17.3 cm).
The 1993 Volkswagen Passat Opt, Standard has a group code of 41, with a battery size of 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches (29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 1993 Volkswagen Passat.
1992 Volkswagen Passat
The 1992 Volkswagen Passat Standard has a group code of 42, with a battery size of 9 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 13/16 inches (24.3 x 17.3 x 17.3 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 1992 Volkswagen Passat.
1991 Volkswagen Passat
The 1991 Volkswagen Passat Standard has a group code of 42, with a battery size of 9 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 13/16 inches (24.3 x 17.3 x 17.3 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 1991 Volkswagen Passat.
1990 Volkswagen Passat
The 1990 Volkswagen Passat Standard has a group code of 42, with a battery size of 9 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 13/16 inches (24.3 x 17.3 x 17.3 cm).
You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 1990 Volkswagen Passat.