Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size

On this page, we'll cover all of the different battery sizes for the 20 years of data we have for the Volkswagen Beetle - from 1998 to the most recent model in 2019.

Overview

The Volkswagen Beetle has 2 battery groups of H6 and H5. The table below covers the battery sizes for each group.

Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Battery Group Code1 Imperial Length x Width x Height Metric Length x Width x Height
H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

(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 Beetle 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 Beetle model year.

2019 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle 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 Beetle PR-J0N, PR-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 2019 Volkswagen Beetle.

2019 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR-J1D, PR-J2D H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
PR-J0N, PR-J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2017 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1D, PR Code 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 2017 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1L, PR Code 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).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2017 Volkswagen Beetle.

2017 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J1D, PR Code J2D H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
PR Code J1L, PR Code J0N H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2016 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1D, PR Code 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 2016 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1L, PR Code 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).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2016 Volkswagen Beetle.

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J1D, PR Code J2D H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
PR Code J1L, PR Code J0N H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2015 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1L, PR Code J0N, PR Code J1L (1), Dsl, PR Code J0N, PR Code J1L (2) 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 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J1L, PR Code J0N, PR Code J1L (1), Dsl, PR Code J0N, PR Code J1L (2) H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1D, PR Code 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 2014 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1L, PR Code J0N, Dsl, PR Code J1L (1) 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 2014 Volkswagen Beetle.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J1D, PR Code J2D H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
PR Code J1L, PR Code J0N, Dsl, PR Code J1L (1) H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Dsl, PR Code J1L (1), PR Code J1L (2), PR Code J0N, PR Code J1L (1), Dsl, PR Code J1L (2) 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 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Dsl, PR Code J1L (1), PR Code J1L (2), PR Code J0N, PR Code J1L (1), Dsl, PR Code J1L (2) H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1D (2), PR Code J1D (1), PR Code J2D, AGM, PR Code 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 2012 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1L (1) 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 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J1D (2), PR Code J1D (1), PR Code J2D, AGM, PR Code J2D H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
PR Code J1L (1) H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2010 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1D, 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 Beetle Standard, PR Code 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 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.

2010 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J1D, Opt H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard, PR Code J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1D, 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 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Standard, PR Code 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 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.

2009 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J1D, Opt H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard, PR Code J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2008 Volkswagen Beetle PR Code J1D, 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 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Standard, PR Code 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 2008 Volkswagen Beetle.

2008 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J1D, Opt H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard, PR Code J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2007 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2007 Volkswagen Beetle 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 2007 Volkswagen Beetle Standard, 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 2007 Volkswagen Beetle.

2007 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Opt H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard, PR Code J0N, J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2006 Volkswagen Beetle Opt, Turbo DSL, 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 Beetle Turbo Dsl, 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).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2006 Volkswagen Beetle.

2006 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Opt, Turbo DSL, Opt H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Turbo Dsl, Standard, Dsl H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2005 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2005 Volkswagen Beetle 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).

You can use the table below as a quick reference whenever you need to check the battery size of your 2005 Volkswagen Beetle.

2005 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard, Dsl H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2004 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Dsl, Turbo 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 Beetle 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 2004 Volkswagen Beetle.

2004 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Dsl, Turbo H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2003 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Standard, Dsl, Turbo 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 Beetle 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 2003 Volkswagen Beetle.

2003 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard, Dsl, Turbo H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2002 Volkswagen Beetle Dsl 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 2002 Volkswagen Beetle 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 2002 Volkswagen Beetle.

2002 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Dsl H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2001 Volkswagen Beetle Dsl 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 Beetle 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 2001 Volkswagen Beetle.

2001 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Dsl H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

The 2000 Volkswagen Beetle Dsl 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 2000 Volkswagen Beetle 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 2000 Volkswagen Beetle.

2000 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Dsl H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

1999 Volkswagen Beetle

The 1999 Volkswagen Beetle Standard, Dsl 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 1999 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1999 Volkswagen Beetle.

1999 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard, Dsl H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

The 1998 Volkswagen Beetle Dsl 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 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1998 Volkswagen Beetle.

1998 Volkswagen Beetle Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Dsl H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0