I also used a Bosch battery similar to Jason's.(45Ah)
Battery leads terminated by
marlinpeter, on Flickr
I am very pleased with it as it is lasting well and has caused no trouble.
I think you can work out the physical size from that picture but I can measure it up if you need. If your going to Halfords take your tape measure with you
On the IVA, I don't think there is anything to prevent you putting it in the boot, but personally I wouldn't go that route because of all the extra long length of high capacity cabling etc. I also would not fancy crawling behind the seats to get to the battery, to get it out or charge it.
Also the boot is not very big and mine is full up with tools, jack, wheelbrace, duck tape, hood, hood sticks, etc