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Group 86 battery: equivalents & cars that use it

A BCI Group 86 battery measures 230×173×203 mm (L×W×H). The closest equivalents that fit the same tray are Group 85 - always confirm terminal side and CCA before swapping.

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What to look for in a Group 86 battery

Case size (L×W×H)230×173×203 mm
Typical CCA525-700 CCA (aim for 525+)
ChemistryStandard flooded
Vehicles using it41 across 6 makes (2002-2020)

Computed across the 41 Group 86 vehicle-years in our verified dataset - a large sample of popular US models, not the entire fleet.

Buying a Group 86 battery

Match the group size (Group 86) and aim for at least 525 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 86, 525+ CCAShop Group 86 Best for cold climatesGroup 86, at or above 700 CCAShop Group 86 Best AGM upgrade (longer life)AGM Group 86 for heat and heavy loadsShop Group 86

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Group 86 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 85230×173×203same

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Cars that use a Group 86 battery

These vehicles are fitted with a Group 86 from the factory:

2014 Chrysler 200525-650 CCA2013 Chrysler 200525-650 CCA2012 Chrysler 200525-650 CCA2011 Chrysler 200525-650 CCA2020 Dodge Journey525-650 CCA2019 Dodge Journey525-650 CCA2018 Dodge Journey525-650 CCA2017 Dodge Journey525-650 CCA2016 Dodge Journey525-650 CCA2015 Dodge Journey525-650 CCA2014 Dodge Journey525-650 CCA2013 Dodge Journey525-650 CCA2012 Dodge Journey525-650 CCA2011 Dodge Journey525-650 CCA2010 Hummer H3525-650 CCA2009 Hummer H3525-650 CCA2008 Hummer H3525-650 CCA2007 Hummer H3525-650 CCA2006 Hummer H3525-650 CCA2017 Jeep Patriot525-650 CCA2016 Jeep Patriot525-650 CCA2015 Jeep Patriot525-650 CCA2014 Jeep Patriot525-650 CCA2013 Jeep Patriot525-650 CCA2012 Jeep Patriot525-650 CCA2011 Jeep Patriot525-650 CCA2010 Pontiac Solstice525-650 CCA2009 Pontiac Solstice525-650 CCA2008 Pontiac Solstice525-650 CCA2007 Pontiac Solstice525-650 CCA2006 Pontiac Solstice525-650 CCA2010 Saturn Sky525-650 CCA2009 Saturn Sky525-650 CCA2008 Saturn Sky525-650 CCA2007 Saturn Sky525-650 CCA2007 Saturn Vue600-700 CCA2006 Saturn Vue600-700 CCA2005 Saturn Vue600-700 CCA2004 Saturn Vue600-700 CCA2003 Saturn Vue600-700 CCA2002 Saturn Vue600-700 CCA

Frequently asked

How many CCA does a Group 86 battery need?

Group 86 vehicles in our data ship with 525-700 CCA (typically around 525). Match your car's original rating or go higher - aim for the top of that range in cold climates.

Is a Group 86 battery AGM or flooded?

Group 86 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 86 battery?

A BCI Group 86 case measures 230×173×203 mm (L×W×H). Any Group 86 battery uses that footprint, so it drops into the same tray.

What is equivalent to a Group 86 battery?

The closest BCI sizes that fit the same tray are Group 85. Always confirm the terminal side and CCA before swapping - a reversed-terminal group can leave your cables short.