Which Battery for Your Car: Mehran, Alto, Cultus, Corolla, Civic and More
Each popular car in Pakistan uses a typical battery size: small Suzukis such as the Mehran and Alto take a small Japanese-case battery, 1300cc to 1800cc Hondas and Toyotas mostly use an NS60-class or similar case around 45Ah to 60Ah, and big SUVs and pickups use 70Ah and more. Model years and variants differ, so this page gives the usual size class for each car and the checks that confirm it from your old battery's label.
Updated 12 November 2026
Suzuki Mehran
The Mehran uses a small, light battery because its 800cc engine needs little starting power. Most Mehran owners replace with a small Japanese case in the NS40 class. Our car battery range starts at 40Ah in DIN cases (Daewoo DIN-444, AGS MF-DIN-60, Osaka MF-DIN 555), and these are larger boxes, so measure the tray and check the terminal side before choosing one. Daewoo, AGS, Volta and Osaka are the brands most searched for the Mehran. If the bigger case does not fit, keep the same size as the old battery.
Suzuki Alto, Wagon R and Cultus
The Alto 660cc, Wagon R and Cultus are also small-battery cars. As a rough guide from our product data, a 40Ah battery suits small 660cc to 1000cc petrol cars, but the case and terminal side matter more than the Ah. Some newer Alto variants have an idle-stop system; on those, copy the exact battery type printed on the original, because idle-stop cars need a battery built for frequent starts. Phoenix, whose maker supplies Pak Suzuki, Daewoo and AGS are popular with Suzuki owners.
Honda City and Honda Civic
Many Honda City owners search for NS60, a common Japanese size code for small and medium cars. The Civic, especially the 1800cc models, often uses a similar case with a little more capacity. AGS, which supplies Honda's local assembly, lists its MF-DIN-65 (60Ah) and MF-100L (80Ah) for 1000cc to 1800cc vehicles; check the case shape and terminal side match your car. Older Civics from the 2000s used Japanese cases too, so the label on the old battery is the best guide.
Toyota Corolla and Yaris
The Corolla (1300cc to 1800cc) and Yaris fall in the same engine class as the City and Civic, so batteries of about 45Ah to 60Ah in a Japanese case are typical, and some owners fit a larger 55D23 size. The Corolla GLi 1300 and XLi often take the smaller end, while 1800cc Altis models may use more. AGS lists the MF-DIN-65 and MF-100L for this engine class. Match the code, Ah and terminal side.
Toyota Aqua, Prius and Honda Vezel (hybrids)
Hybrid cars have two batteries: the large high-voltage hybrid pack that drives the motor, and a small 12V auxiliary battery that switches the car on and runs the lights and computers. If the car will not switch on, it is usually the 12V battery, not the hybrid pack. Many hybrids keep the 12V battery in the boot or under a seat and use a special vented type, so copy the exact type from the original. We sell 12V lead-acid batteries, not hybrid packs.
Toyota Fortuner, Hilux, HiAce and Land Cruiser
Diesel SUVs and pickups need far more starting power. Exide lists its MF-95L (72Ah) for the Fortuner, Hilux, HiAce, Mark II and Crown, Nissan Patrol and Jeeps, and the MF-110 (85Ah) and MF-115L (90Ah) for bigger SUVs and pickups including the Land Cruiser. AGS lists the GR 100 (80Ah) for Toyota, HiAce and Mercedes-Benz. Osaka's MF-110 (80Ah) and MF-120 (90Ah) are for 2000cc to 6000cc vehicles.
Changan, MG, Proton, Kia and Hyundai
Many newer cars use European DIN cases. Exide lists its MF DIN-55 (55Ah) and MF DIN-66 (66Ah) for the Changan Alsvin, FAW, Proton X70, MG ZS and MG HS. Kia and Hyundai models vary between Japanese and DIN cases by model and year, so check the label. For European cars such as Audi, Mercedes, BMW and Land Rover, Osaka lists its MF-DIN 555 to 888 range, and Volkswagen owners can choose Varta VW Genuine 80Ah or 95Ah.
Dry or acid for these cars?
Any of these cars can run a sealed maintenance-free (dry) battery or an acid (flooded) one of the right size. Owners of small Suzukis often choose a sealed battery because it needs no checks and does not leak in a cramped engine bay. Taxi, ride-hailing and delivery cars that run all day in the heat often do well with an acid battery whose water can be topped up. Hybrids should keep the battery type the maker fitted, and cars with idle-stop need a battery made for frequent starts. Compare both types in dry vs tubular battery (Dry vs Tubular Battery: Which One Should You Buy?).
How to confirm the right battery for your car
1. Read the old label: size code (for example NS40, NS60, 55D23, DIN 55), Ah and L or R terminal side. 2. Measure the tray length, width and height if you are changing type. 3. Choose the same or slightly more Ah, never much less. 4. Decide dry (sealed, no water) or acid (needs top-ups).
See the full car battery size chart (Car Battery Size Chart: Which Battery Fits Your Car?) and all models with live prices on the car battery page (Car Battery). Not sure? Send a photo of your old battery label when you order and we will confirm the match.
