2001 Golf Battery

[NevadaVandal]

I cannot seem to locate the specs for the cranking amps for a new battery on my 2001 diesel. I am hearing 750 or greater but would prefer to see something officially from VW
Thnks for the help.

 

[d2305]

You want an H7 or 94r battery. About the only place to get an 80amp hour battery is the dealer as it's a european spec.

 

[1854sailor]

I have always used OEM Varta batteries, but the Interstate MTP-94R-H7 is a drop-in.

 

[Vince Waldon]

I cannot seem to locate the specs for the cranking amps for a new battery on my 2001 diesel.

And unfortunately you won't, since VW uses the European "Ah" (amp-hour) spec, rather than the North American CCA spec.

There's about a million threads on this and they all go this way: endless battles which is better, Ah or CCA, people chime in about the merits of different battery vendors and an Optima Red-Top, and at the end of the day you learn that a OEM battery from the dealer is surprisingly competitive, price-wise, and will for sure have the right Ah rating (unless they sell you the gasser version )

Or, you can track down what Group (ie size) your battery is (per 1854sailer's post above it looks like a 94R) and shop for a good replacement that way... at the end of the day plate volume is pretty much plate volume.

 

[NevadaVandal]

Thanks for the help, guys.
It is most appreciated.

Thank you