Volkswagen Passat Battery Sizes (1990 - 2021)

From 1990 to 2021, the Volkswagen Passat has battery codes of H6 and 42.

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 Passat.

2019 to 2021 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
2021 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
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 Passat 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.
2008 to 2012 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
2012 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.
2009 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2008 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2003 to 2007 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
2007 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2006 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2005 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2004 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2003 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
2000 to 2002 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
2002 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 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 Passat Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
1999 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
1998 H6 12 1/16 in. 6 7/8 in. 7 9/16 in.
1997 42 9 5/16 in. 6 13/16 in. 6 13/16 in.
1996 42 9 5/16 in. 6 13/16 in. 6 13/16 in.
1995 42 9 5/16 in. 6 13/16 in. 6 13/16 in.
1994 42 9 5/16 in. 6 13/16 in. 6 13/16 in.
1990 to 1993 Volkswagen Passat Battery Size Comparison Table
Year Battery Code Length Width Height
1993 42 9 5/16 in. 6 13/16 in. 6 13/16 in.
1992 42 9 5/16 in. 6 13/16 in. 6 13/16 in.
1991 42 9 5/16 in. 6 13/16 in. 6 13/16 in.
1990 42 9 5/16 in. 6 13/16 in. 6 13/16 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 Passat and will not connect properly.

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