DongFeng MPV: Which Version Should You Buy?
The DongFeng MPV has two versions: 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT. Both are first-generation Minivans produced from 2007 to 2009, and both provide 110 hp, 166 Nm, RWD, a top speed of 150 km/h, 0–100 km/h acceleration in 18 seconds, and combined fuel consumption of 10 L/100 km.
The DongFeng MPV has two versions: 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT. Both are first-generation Minivans produced from 2007 to 2009, and both provide 110 hp, 166 Nm, RWD, a top speed of 150 km/h, 0–100 km/h acceleration in 18 seconds, and combined fuel consumption of 10 L/100 km. The meaningful buying decision is therefore transmission choice: the 2.0 MT has a 5-speed Manual gearbox, while the 2.0 AT has a 4-speed Automatic gearbox. No purchase prices or reliability data are available, so the choice cannot be judged by cost or reported problems.
DongFeng MPV generations compared
There is only one DongFeng MPV generation in the supplied catalogue data, so there is no earlier or later generation to compare. The 1 generation was produced from 2007 to 2009 as a Minivan and includes two versions: 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT. No restyling is listed.
Because both versions belong to the same generation and production period, neither represents a generational upgrade. Their recorded chassis, performance, economy, weight, clearance and braking specifications are identical. The transmission and the small difference in engine displacement are the only listed distinctions.
DongFeng MPV engine and specs
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT | 110 hp at 5200 rpm | 166 Nm at 3600 rpm | 1993 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| 2.0 AT | 110 hp at 5200 rpm | 166 Nm at 3600 rpm | 1998 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4 | Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
Both versions use a front, longitudinal engine with Distributed injection (multi-point). The 2.0 AT has 5 cc more displacement than the 2.0 MT, an increase of about 0.3%, but it produces no additional power or torque.
Calculated from the catalogue figures, the 2.0 MT develops approximately 55.2 hp per litre, while the 2.0 AT develops approximately 55.1 hp per litre. This negligible difference gives the Manual version a slightly higher specific output, but it does not create a measurable advantage in the listed acceleration or top-speed results.
Compression ratio, bore and stroke, and valves per cylinder are not measured for either version.
Performance, fuel economy and mpg-related specs
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT | 18 seconds | 150 km/h | 13 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 10 L/100 km |
| 2.0 AT | 18 seconds | 150 km/h | 13 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 10 L/100 km |
Performance does not separate the two DongFeng MPV versions. The 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT have the same 18-second 0–100 km/h time and the same 150 km/h maximum speed.
Fuel consumption is also identical in the supplied figures. Each version uses 13 L/100 km in the city, 8.5 L/100 km on the highway and 10 L/100 km combined. City consumption is 4.5 L/100 km higher than highway consumption, while the combined figure is 1.5 L/100 km above the highway result and 3 L/100 km below the city result.
CO₂ emissions and ecological class are not measured for either version. MPG figures are also not measured; the available economy values are stated only in L/100 km.
DongFeng MPV dimensions, weight and clearance
Overall exterior dimensions are not measured for the 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT. Wheel sizes are also not measured.
Both versions have a kerb weight of 1750 kg, a gross weight of 2445 kg, ground clearance of 190 mm and a fuel tank capacity of 65 L. The difference between gross and kerb weight is 695 kg for each version.
With 110 hp and a 1750 kg kerb weight, both versions carry approximately 15.9 kg per horsepower. Their power-to-weight ratio is approximately 62.9 hp per tonne. Neither transmission has an advantage by these measures because power and kerb weight are identical.
The 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT both use Independent, spring front suspension and Dependent, spring rear suspension. Each has Ventilated disc front brakes and Drum rear brakes.
DongFeng MPV reliability and problems
Reliability records and reported problems are not measured in the supplied data. There are no figures for repair frequency, component life, maintenance cost or failure rates, so neither the 2.0 MT nor the 2.0 AT can be presented as the more reliable choice.
Which DongFeng MPV version should you buy?
Choose the 2.0 MT if you want a 5-speed Manual gearbox. It has one more forward gear than the 2.0 AT, yet its listed power, torque, acceleration, maximum speed, fuel consumption, weight and chassis specifications remain the same. It also has marginally higher calculated power per litre because its 110 hp comes from 1993 cc rather than 1998 cc.
Choose the 2.0 AT if an Automatic gearbox is your priority. Its 4-speed Automatic does not bring extra power or better recorded performance: it still produces 110 hp and 166 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 18 seconds, tops out at 150 km/h and consumes 10 L/100 km combined. What it buys is the Automatic transmission itself, although the extra purchase cost is not measured.
On the available numbers, there is no faster, more economical, lighter or more powerful version. The 2.0 MT is the specification-led choice for buyers who prefer a Manual gearbox with an additional forward gear; the 2.0 AT is the convenience-led choice for buyers who specifically want an Automatic. Price, reliability and maintenance differences are not measured, so they cannot support a factual recommendation.