Aspect VDA 6.

3 Clause IATF 16949 Clause Comparison

VDA 6.3 is process-oriented, IATF 16949 is

Focus Entire standard Entire standard
system-oriented
VDA 6.3 covers entire product lifecycle; IATF
Scope Entire standard Entire standard 16949 focuses on quality management
system
Both emphasize risk management, VDA 6.3
Risk Management P2-P7 6.1
uses tools like Turtle Model
Potential Analysis (P1),
VDA 6.3 includes specific audits; IATF 16949
Audit Types Process Audit (P2-P7), Series 9.2
requires regular system audits
Production Audit
Integration with Other VDA 6.3 integrates with VDA methods; IATF
Introduction 7.1.6
Standards 16949 can integrate with VDA 6.3

VDA 6.3 includes software aspects; IATF

Software-related Aspects Introduction, P2, P3, P4, P6 8.3.2.3
16949 focuses on hardware

VDA 6.3 provides guidance; IATF 16949 does

Guidance on Remote Audits Chapter 4 Not specified
not specifically address remote audits

VDA 6.3 includes potential analysis; IATF

Supplier Evaluation P1, P5 8.4
16949 requires supplier quality management

VDA 6.3 uses tools like Turtle Model; IATF

Process Risk Analysis P2, P3, P4 6.1, 8.3.2.1
16949 encourages risk analysis

VDA 6.3 uses a points system; IATF 16949

Points System for Evaluation P2-P7 Not specified
does not use a points-based system

Both emphasize project management, VDA

Project Management P2 8.3.2.1
6.3 is more detailed

Product and Process Both focus on development processes, VDA

P3, P4 8.3, 8.5
Development 6.3 provides detailed stages

Both have requirements for supplier

Supplier Management P5 8.4
management, VDA 6.3 is more detailed

Both evaluate customer satisfaction and

Customer Satisfaction/Service P7 9.1.2, 9.1.2.1, 10.2.1
service

Sustainability P5 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 6.1.2.1 Both encourage sustainability practices

VDA 6.3 addresses animal welfare; IATF

Animal Welfare General CSR guidelines Not specified
16949 does not

Environmental Protection P2, P6 6.1.2.1, 8.3.2.3, 8.5.1.1 Both include environmental protection

Occupational Safety P2, P6 6.1.2.1, 7.1.4.1 Both include occupational safety

Fire Protection P6 7.1.3.1, 8.3.2.3 Both include fire protection

 Energy Management P6 6.1.2.1, 8.3.2.3 Both include energy management

Human Rights and Social 5.1.1.1, 7.1.4.1, 7.5.1.1, Both emphasize human rights and social
P5
Standards 7.5.3 responsibility

Data Security P2, P6 7.5.3.2.1, 7.5.3.2.2 Both emphasize data security

Logistics P7 8.5.4.1, 8.5.4.2, 8.5.4.3 Both include logistics management