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Group 34 battery: equivalents & cars that use it

A BCI Group 34 battery measures 260×173×205 mm (L×W×H). The closest equivalents that fit the same tray are Group 34R, Group 124R - always confirm terminal side and CCA before swapping.

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What to look for in a Group 34 battery

Case size (L×W×H)260×173×205 mm
Typical CCA550-800 CCA (aim for 575+)
ChemistryStandard flooded
Vehicles using it25 across 5 makes (2001-2013)

Computed across the 25 Group 34 vehicle-years in our verified dataset - a large sample of popular US models, not the entire fleet.

Buying a Group 34 battery

Match the group size (Group 34) and aim for at least 575 CCA - more in cold climates. Confirm your own car's rating on its page below; some trims require AGM. A battery is heavy to ship, so buying in person can win once you count free install and the core-charge refund - but to compare prices and reviews:

Best exact-fit replacementGroup 34, 575+ CCAShop Group 34 Best for cold climatesGroup 34, at or above 800 CCAShop Group 34 Best AGM upgrade (longer life)AGM Group 34 for heat and heavy loadsShop Group 34

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Group 34 equivalent sizes

These BCI groups share a near-identical case, so they may fit the same battery tray. “Same terminals” means the +/- posts sit on the same side; reversed terminals (R groups) can leave your cables short.

GroupCase (mm)Terminals
Group 34R260×173×205reversed
Group 124R270×173×205reversed

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Cars that use a Group 34 battery

These vehicles are fitted with a Group 34 from the factory:

2013 Chevrolet Impala650-800 CCA2012 Chevrolet Impala650-800 CCA2011 Chevrolet Impala650-800 CCA2010 Chevrolet Impala650-800 CCA2009 Chevrolet Impala650-800 CCA2008 Chevrolet Impala650-800 CCA2007 Chevrolet Impala650-800 CCA2006 Chevrolet Impala650-800 CCA2012 Jeep Liberty650-800 CCA2011 Jeep Liberty650-800 CCA2004 Nissan Pathfinder550-710 CCA2003 Nissan Pathfinder550-710 CCA2002 Nissan Pathfinder550-710 CCA2001 Nissan Pathfinder550-710 CCA2008 Pontiac Grand Prix575-650 CCA2007 Pontiac Grand Prix575-650 CCA2006 Pontiac Grand Prix575-650 CCA2005 Pontiac Grand Prix575-650 CCA2004 Pontiac Grand Prix575-650 CCA2010 Scion tC550-700 CCA2009 Scion tC550-700 CCA2008 Scion tC550-700 CCA2007 Scion tC550-700 CCA2006 Scion tC550-700 CCA2005 Scion tC550-700 CCA

Frequently asked

How many CCA does a Group 34 battery need?

Group 34 vehicles in our data ship with 550-800 CCA (typically around 575). Match your car's original rating or go higher - aim for the top of that range in cold climates.

Is a Group 34 battery AGM or flooded?

Group 34 is used with standard flooded batteries. AGM is an optional upgrade for longer life in heat and heavy electrical loads, and is safe to fit.

What size is a Group 34 battery?

A BCI Group 34 case measures 260×173×205 mm (L×W×H). Any Group 34 battery uses that footprint, so it drops into the same tray.

What is equivalent to a Group 34 battery?

The closest BCI sizes that fit the same tray are Group 34R, Group 124R. Always confirm the terminal side and CCA before swapping - a reversed-terminal group can leave your cables short.