Rating of car batteries 2016-2017, the best models (Top-12)

Tests are a great way to determine which car battery is the best for your vehicle. You will know exactly which model to go to the store for when it comes time to get a new car battery. To make life easier for motorists, the experts of the magazine "Za Rulem" published battery rating for car 2016-2017 years after comparing 6 models of imported and domestic car batteries.

The Behind the Wheel rating was compiled based on the following criteria:

• battery backup capacity;
• reduced starting energy by declared and single current;
• reduced energy of single current start at very low temperature (minus 29ºC);
• charge acceptance at constant external voltage.

We offer see how the list has changed in comparison with 2014.

We present the winners and outsiders of the top 12 best batteries for cars in winter 2016-2017. The device prices are based on Yandex.Market statistics.

We recommend paying attention to rating of winter tires 2017-2018, which includes the best studded tires in the test.

12. Delkor

• Price - from 5700 rubles.
• Country of origin: not specified
• Capacity - 60 Ah.
• The declared current is 525 A.

This battery disappointed testers in almost every way. At temperatures below 29ºC, she ordered to live long. The declared current is the most modest when compared with other test participants.

11. SilverStar

• Price - from 3690 rubles.
• Country of origin: Russia
• Capacity - 65 Ah.
• Current - 610 A.

The words "Russian production" in this case are not at all a praise. The battery lasted 11 seconds in 29-degree frost. Poor price / quality ratio.

10. AKOM

• Price - from 4290 rubles.
• Country of origin: Russia
• Capacity - 62 A / h.
• The declared current is 540 A.

The unexpected death of the battery at -29 degrees deprived it of the chance to rise above the tenth position in the 2016 ranking of car batteries.

9. VARTA Blue Dynamic

• Price - from 4150 rubles.
• Country of origin: not specified
• Capacity - 60 A / h.
• Current - 540 A.

Although the battery passed the test, its unstable performance results forced the experts to place the test sample in the "far corner" of the rating. But in user reviews on various profile sites, the battery was praised for its durability (lasts up to 7 years) and resistance to severe frosts (from -25 to -42ºC).

8. Mutlu Silver Evolution

• Price - from 4050 rubles.
• Country of origin: Turkey.
• Capacity - 63 A / h.
• Current - 550 A.

The price for this maintenance-free battery is overpriced with average parameters. The testers gave this sample a solid C.

7. Bosch

• Price - from 5200 rubles.
• Country of origin: Germany.
• Capacity - 63 A / h.
• Current - 610 A.

Automotive products from a renowned brand took third place in terms of declared current and ninth in terms of "price and quality". This battery is calcium and, like its “colleagues”, does not tolerate strong discharge. If you discharge it to zero a couple of times, then the capacity can decrease three times.

6. Titan Euro Silver

• Price - from 4620 rubles.
• Country of origin: Russia.
• Capacity - 61 A / h.
• Current - 620 A.

One of the best batteries in 2016. He has a good, and most importantly, a confirmed declared current. In the cold, it showed itself a little worse than the batteries, which took numbers from 5 to 1, but in general the testers were satisfied with them.

5. The Beast

• Price - from 4150 rubles.
• Country of origin: Russia.
• Capacity - 60 A / h.
• Current - 600 A.

The name did not deceive. This battery is really a beast, powerful, unpretentious and can withstand heavy loads, be it a subwoofer, heated seats or rear window. It took the second place in terms of "price / quality", the third place in the single current and the fifth in all tests.

4. Tyumen bear

• Price - from 3700 rubles.
• Country of origin: Russia.
• Capacity - 62 A / h.
• The declared current is 560 A.

Another excellent Russian model in the 2017 battery rating, which took third place in terms of price-quality ratio. Among the advantages, in addition to the inexpensive price, there is also a long service life, as well as resistance to frost (one of the reviews said that the car with the "Bear" started up at 36 degrees below zero). Of the shortcomings, one of the users noted self-discharge, and the other - a bright design, since the intense yellow square in place of the "standard" dark battery looks unusual.

3. Exide Premium

• Price - from 4150 rubles.
• Country of origin: not specified.
• Capacity - 64 A / h.
• Current - 640 A.

The highest declared current and the second place in frost resistance (second only to the winner of the battery rating in 2016 and 2017). In other tests, the Exide Premium battery was also among the leaders.

2. Topla

• Price - from 4550 rubles.
• Country of origin: not specified.
• Capacity - 66 A / h.
• Current - 620 A.

Topla passed almost all tests for "silver", showing a slightly worse result in a frost of minus 29 degrees. Heat up to plus 60 degrees, the battery also does not care, as the manufacturer assures.

1. Tyumen Battery Premium

• Price - from 3930 rubles.
• Country of origin: Russia.
• Capacity - 64 A / h.
• Current - 590 A.

Excellent quality for a low price - this is about the winner of the battery hit parade. This battery is serviced, which allows you to monitor its performance and regulate it. With proper care, the battery will last up to 6-7 years. In the Behind the Wheel tests Tyumen Battery Premium showed the best results in all selection criteria. The only drawback is that it is not easy to find on sale, often only available by pre-order. Also, due to the popularity of this car product, it is often counterfeited.