Volkswagen Golf Battery Size

On this page, we'll cover all of the different battery sizes for the 28 years of data we have for the Volkswagen Golf - from 1989 to the most recent model in 2020.

Overview

The Volkswagen Golf has 5 battery groups of H6, H5, H7, 42 and 41. The table below covers the battery sizes for each group.

Volkswagen Golf 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
H7 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0
42 9 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 13/16 24.3 x 17.3 x 17.3
41 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5

(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 Golf 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 Golf model year.

2020 Volkswagen Golf

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf PR-J1L, PR-J0H 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 2020 Volkswagen Golf.

2020 Volkswagen Golf 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-J1L, PR-J0H H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2019 Volkswagen Golf

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf PR-J1L, PR-J0H 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 Golf.

2019 Volkswagen Golf 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-J1L, PR-J0H H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2017 Volkswagen Golf

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf 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).

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

2017 Volkswagen Golf 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

2016 Volkswagen Golf

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf 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 Golf.

2016 Volkswagen Golf 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 J0N, J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2015 Volkswagen Golf

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf Dsl, PR Code J1D, PR Code J1D, Dsl, PR Code J2D, 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 2015 Volkswagen Golf Dsl, 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 2015 Volkswagen Golf.

2015 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Dsl, PR Code J1D, PR Code J1D, Dsl, PR Code J2D, PR Code J2D H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Dsl, PR Code J0N, J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2014 Volkswagen Golf

The 2014 Volkswagen Golf HD, 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 2014 Volkswagen Golf PR Code J0N, J1L, Dsl, 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 2014 Volkswagen Golf.

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

2013 Volkswagen Golf

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf Opt (1), HD, PR Code J1D, Opt (2) 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 Golf PR Code J0N, J1L, 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 2013 Volkswagen Golf.

2013 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Opt (1), HD, PR Code J1D, Opt (2) H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
PR Code J0N, J1L, Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2012 Volkswagen Golf

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf Gas, Opt (1), Dsl, Opt (1), Gas, Opt (2) 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 Golf TDI, PR Code J1L or J0N, 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 2012 Volkswagen Golf.

2012 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Gas, Opt (1), Dsl, Opt (1), Gas, Opt (2) H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
TDI, PR Code J1L or J0N, Dsl H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2011 Volkswagen Golf

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf HD, PR Code J1D, TDI, 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 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI, PR Code J1L or J0N, Dsl, 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 2011 Volkswagen Golf.

2011 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
HD, PR Code J1D, TDI, PR Code J1D H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
TDI, PR Code J1L or J0N, Dsl, Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2010 Volkswagen Golf

The 2010 Volkswagen Golf HD, PR Code J1D, TDI, 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 2010 Volkswagen Golf PR Code J0N, J1L, 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 Golf.

2010 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
HD, PR Code J1D, TDI, PR Code J1D H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
PR Code J0N, J1L, Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2006 Volkswagen Golf

The 2006 Volkswagen Golf 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 2006 Volkswagen Golf 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 2006 Volkswagen Golf.

2006 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J1D H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
PR Code J0N, J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2005 Volkswagen Golf

The 2005 Volkswagen Golf Dsl, PR Code J0R, Standard 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).

The 2005 Volkswagen Golf 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 2005 Volkswagen Golf.

2005 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Dsl, PR Code J0R, Standard H7 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0
PR Code J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2004 Volkswagen Golf

The 2004 Volkswagen Golf Dsl, PR Code J0R, Standard 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).

The 2004 Volkswagen Golf PR Code J1L, 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 Golf.

2004 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Dsl, PR Code J0R, Standard H7 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0
PR Code J1L, Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2003 Volkswagen Golf

The 2003 Volkswagen Golf Standard 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).

The 2003 Volkswagen Golf PR Code J1L, Dsl, 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 2003 Volkswagen Golf.

2003 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard H7 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0
PR Code J1L, Dsl, PR Code J0N, J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2002 Volkswagen Golf

The 2002 Volkswagen Golf PR Code J0N, J1L, Dsl, 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 2002 Volkswagen Golf.

2002 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J0N, J1L, Dsl, PR Code J0N, J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2001 Volkswagen Golf

The 2001 Volkswagen Golf PR Code J0L 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 Golf PR Code J0N, J1L, Dsl, 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 2001 Volkswagen Golf.

2001 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J0L H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
PR Code J0N, J1L, Dsl, PR Code J0N, J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

2000 Volkswagen Golf

The 2000 Volkswagen Golf PR Code J0L 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 Golf Standard 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).

The 2000 Volkswagen Golf 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 2000 Volkswagen Golf.

2000 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
PR Code J0L H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2
Standard H7 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 31.5 x 17.5 x 19.0
PR Code J0N, J1L H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

1999 Volkswagen Golf

The 1999 Volkswagen Golf 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 1999 Volkswagen Golf PR Code J0L 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 Golf.

1999 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0
PR Code J0L H6 12 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 7 9/16 30.6 x 17.5 x 19.2

1998 Volkswagen Golf

The 1998 Volkswagen Golf Dsl, 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 Golf.

1998 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Dsl, Standard H5 9 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 7 1/2 24.2 x 17.5 x 19.0

1997 Volkswagen Golf

The 1997 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf.

1997 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Standard 42 9 5/16 x 6 13/16 x 6 13/16 24.3 x 17.3 x 17.3

1996 Volkswagen Golf

The 1996 Volkswagen Golf 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 1996 Volkswagen Golf.

1996 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Opt, Standard 41 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5

1995 Volkswagen Golf

The 1995 Volkswagen Golf 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 1995 Volkswagen Golf.

1995 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Opt, Standard 41 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5

1994 Volkswagen Golf

The 1994 Volkswagen Golf 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 1994 Volkswagen Golf.

1994 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Opt, Standard 41 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5

1993 Volkswagen Golf

The 1993 Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf.

1993 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Opt, Standard 41 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5

1992 Volkswagen Golf

The 1992 Volkswagen Golf 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 1992 Volkswagen Golf.

1992 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Opt, Standard 41 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5

1991 Volkswagen Golf

The 1991 Volkswagen Golf 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 1991 Volkswagen Golf.

1991 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Opt, Standard 41 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5

1990 Volkswagen Golf

The 1990 Volkswagen Golf 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 1990 Volkswagen Golf.

1990 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Opt, Standard 41 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5

1989 Volkswagen Golf

The 1989 Volkswagen Golf 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 1989 Volkswagen Golf.

1989 Volkswagen Golf Battery Size Specifications
Trim Battery Group Code Length x Width x Height (inches) Length x Width x Height (cm)
Opt, Standard 41 11 3/16 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 29.3 x 17.5 x 17.5