Volkswagen Virtus Topline vs GT Plus: is the step up worth it?
Moving up costs you ₹3.69L ex-showroom: ₹18.85L for the GT Plus against ₹15.16L for the Topline.+₹3.69L
There is no way up here that keeps the same engine and gearbox: the cheapest GT Plus 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 ₹3.69L ex-showroom: ₹18.85L for the GT Plus against ₹15.16L for the Topline.
There is no way up here that keeps the same engine and gearbox: the cheapest GT Plus 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.
No extra equipment comes with it: this step is about the 1.5L TSI Petrol it opens up rather than the features it adds.
Topline or GT Plus, and what each costs
Where you start
Topline
The comfort flagship of the 1.0: segment-first ventilated electric front seats, leatherette, subwoofer-backed audio and the connected suite with SOS calling as standard.
- Topline Turbo Petrol MT₹15.16Lex-showroom Delhi
- Topline Turbo Petrol AT₹16.35Lex-showroom Delhi
The step up
GT Plus
The 150 PS flagship: Topline's full kit on the 1.5 TSI Evo DSG with GT chrome details, laser red ambient lighting and red front calipers. The GT Plus Sport sells the same kit in black trim for Rs 35,000 more.
- GT Plus Turbo Petrol AT₹18.85Lex-showroom Delhi
Our take
Identical features, different heart: 150 PS against 115 PS, a jump of 30 percent you will feel and the Virtus GT Plus shifts itself while the other is a manual. Pick on powertrain and price alone.
What the GT Plus adds
Nothing we track, on equipment. What it does open up is the 1.5L TSI Petrol, which the Topline cannot be had with.
The working behind our take
Here is everything that fed that read.
- PowerThe Virtus GT Plus is the strongest of the two at 150 PS
The full story
Identical features, different heart: 150 PS against 115 PS, a jump of 30 percent you will feel and the Virtus GT Plus shifts itself while the other is a manual. Pick on powertrain and price alone.
- The Virtus GT Plus is the strongest of the two at 150 PS
Topline vs GT Plus: the questions people ask
- Is the Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus worth ₹3.69L over the Topline?
- Only if you want the 1.5L TSI Petrol it opens up. On equipment the two are level, so the money is buying the powertrain rather than the features.
- How much is the Volkswagen Virtus Topline?
- From ₹15.16L for the Topline Turbo Petrol MT to ₹16.35L for the Topline Turbo Petrol AT, ex-showroom, across 2 ways of buying it.
- How much is the Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus?
- ₹18.85L ex-showroom, and it is sold one way only: the GT Plus Turbo Petrol AT.
- Is there an automatic Topline or GT Plus?
- Both: the Topline Turbo Petrol AT at ₹16.35L and the GT Plus Turbo Petrol AT at ₹18.85L, 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.