Varta F16: drop-in battery for your car 80Ah 12V 740A
Battery for cars and vans: Varta F16. All published figures are listed below.
- Nominal voltage: 12V
- Amp-hours at C20: 80Ah
- Cold cranking amps: 740A
- Outer measurements: 315 × 175 × 190 mm
- Battery technology: Lead-acid
Quick answer: Short version: Varta F16, made for cars and vans, with a rating of 80Ah 12V 740A. The code F16 on your old label is the quickest confirmation.
Fitting and everyday care
Heavy rain and wipers, lights and demisters all running ask a lot of a small battery. Keep tools away from both posts at once to avoid sparks. A battery that needs a jump after a weekend parked has lost too much capacity.
Varta F16: dimensions and ratings
lead-acid: how it works
Six cells of about two volts each make up a typical 12-volt battery. Tractors and trucks use robust flooded batteries. Avoid deep discharges, which encourage sulphation.
Alternatives that fit the same space
If you prefer another make, these fit the same space with the same terminal side.
Deta DB800Exide EB800Fulmen FB800Kronobat PB-80.0Tudor TB800
Frequently asked questions
What are the voltage and capacity of this model?
Voltage is 12V, capacity 80Ah. Check your equipment runs on the same voltage before ordering.
Does the Varta F16 have left or right-hand polarity?
This battery has positive on the right-hand side. Compare with your old unit; if they differ, the cables may not reach.
Is lead-acid the same as the battery I have now?
Being a lead-acid battery, it needs charging voltages suited to that chemistry. Smart chargers with a selectable mode take care of this automatically.
What range is this Varta battery part of?
It belongs to VARTA Dynamic SLI. If you need a different size with the same construction, look within that range.
Is the Varta F16 right for you?
Some drivers know their battery only as the Varta F16 written on an old invoice, and that is enough. Weighing 18.47 kg, it is a manageable lift for one person. A tape measure and the old label are all you need to order with confidence.
With 80Ah, it sits among the larger batteries for cars and vans.
Explore more
Everything on baterias.online is filed by brand and reference, so ordering the Varta F16 is straightforward. If the terminal side or size differ, browse the alternatives before ordering.
Five checks for a perfect fit
- ✓ Size check: 315 × 175 × 190 mm. A battery even slightly taller than the original can touch the bonnet or the seat base.
- ✓ Plus post: positive on the right-hand side. Check yours before ordering.
- ✓ Capacity 80Ah: equal to or a little above your old label is ideal.
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