Volkswagen Taigun Topline vs GT Plus Chrome: is the step up worth it?
Moving up costs you ₹2.95L ex-showroom: ₹19.17L for the GT Plus Chrome against ₹16.22L for the Topline.+₹2.95L
There is no way up here that keeps the same engine and gearbox: the cheapest GT Plus Chrome moves from 1.0L TSI Petrol 6-speed manual to 1.5L TSI Petrol 7-speed dual-clutch auto (DCA), so that figure covers the powertrain as well as the features.
The full story
Moving up costs you ₹2.95L ex-showroom: ₹19.17L for the GT Plus Chrome against ₹16.22L for the Topline.
There is no way up here that keeps the same engine and gearbox: the cheapest GT Plus Chrome moves from 1.0L TSI Petrol 6-speed manual to 1.5L TSI Petrol 7-speed dual-clutch auto (DCA), so that figure covers the powertrain as well as the features.
For that you get all-wheel disc brakes.
Topline or GT Plus Chrome, and what each costs
Where you start
Topline
The 1.0's flagship: panoramic sunroof, ventilated electric front seats, 10.25in cockpit, subwoofer audio, leatherette and the connected suite with SOS calling. Also the first trim with cruise control on the manual.
- Topline Turbo Petrol MT₹16.22Lex-showroom Delhi
- Topline Turbo Petrol AT₹17.38Lex-showroom Delhi
The step up
GT Plus Chrome
The 150 PS flagship: Topline's full kit on the 1.5 TSI DSG, with disc brakes on all four wheels and GT details in chrome. The GT Plus Sport sells the same kit in black trim for Rs 30,000 more.
- GT Plus Chrome Turbo Petrol AT₹19.17Lex-showroom Delhi
Our take
Keeps ₹2.95L; all-wheel disc brakes is not worth that here
What the GT Plus Chrome adds
- All-wheel disc brakes
The working behind our take
Keeps ₹2.95L; all-wheel disc brakes is not worth that here. Here is everything that fed that call.
- PowerThe Taigun GT Plus Chrome is the strongest of the two at 150 PS
The full story
The case for the Taigun GT Plus Chrome: 150 PS against 115 PS, a jump of 30 percent you will feel and it shifts itself while the other is a manual. But ₹2.95L is steep for that, and the Volkswagen Taigun Topline keeps the essentials and the difference in your pocket.
- The Taigun GT Plus Chrome is the strongest of the two at 150 PS
- Also on the Taigun GT Plus Chrome: all-wheel disc brakes
Topline vs GT Plus Chrome: the questions people ask
- Is the Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Chrome worth ₹2.95L over the Topline?
- For ₹2.95L you get all-wheel disc brakes.
- What does the Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Chrome have that the Topline does not?
- It adds all-wheel disc brakes, and it opens up the 1.5L TSI Petrol.
- How much is the Volkswagen Taigun Topline?
- From ₹16.22L for the Topline Turbo Petrol MT to ₹17.38L for the Topline Turbo Petrol AT, ex-showroom, across 2 ways of buying it.
- How much is the Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Chrome?
- ₹19.17L ex-showroom, and it is sold one way only: the GT Plus Chrome Turbo Petrol AT.
- Is there an automatic Topline or GT Plus Chrome?
- Both: the Topline Turbo Petrol AT at ₹17.38L and the GT Plus Chrome Turbo Petrol AT at ₹19.17L, ex-showroom.
Prices are ex-showroom and features follow each maker's official material. Data updated . Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.