Battery Size and Replacement

[Eggman]

The Mirage was shipped with a battery that is not easy to find in all parts of the world. Here is my attempt at documenting the various batteries for the Mirage. I'll start with the original, then my replacement from my dealer, then cover other options.


First the factory original battery: the 55D23L, by Hitachi.

Hitachi
AH CCA Length Height Width
60 420 230 225 171

Other manufacturers make a 55D23L battery.

GS Yuasa
60 NA 260 x 173 x 225 (mm)

The following dimensions are taken from the document Technical Data for YUASA Automotive Batteries. It shows different dimensions from above.
60 NA 229 L x 171 W x 203 H (222 total height)
https://www.gs-yuasa.com/en/products...nIndonesia.pdf

Panasonic N-55D23L-FS
60 NA 232x173x204 (Length x Width x Height) mm

Mayshowa.com also lists the Panasonic 55D23L and includes more details. At least the dimensions match with the Panasonic.hk website.

Amaron Go 55D23L
60 320 232 L x 173 W x 225 H

55D23L Manufacturer	AH Rating	CCA	Length (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Total Height (mm)	Weight (Kg)
Mitsubishi Mirage Owner's & Service manuals	48	356
YHI Hitachi	60	420	230	171	225	NA	NA
GS Yuasa	60	NA	260	173	225	NA	NA
YUASA Automotive Batteries Technical Data	60	490	229	171	203	222	NA
Panasonic N-55D23L-FS	60	NA	232	173	204	NA	NA
Panasonic N-55D23L-FS by Mayshowa	60	533	232	173	204	227	15.9
Amaron Go 55D23L	60	320	232	173	225	NA	17.4

That's seven examples from four different manufacturers for the 55D23L, with different dimensions and performance characteristics. Go figure.