Volkswagen sold more than 4 million vehicles during the first half of the year.
Deliveries increased by 14% on the same period last year, led by strong growth in Asian markets.
Volkswagen includes the Skoda, Seat and Audi brands, as well as VW.
Sales in Asia grew 19% to 1.26 million, mostly in China.
European sales grew 9.3% overall, due to continued high growth in central and eastern Europe.
Sales in North America rose 21% to 319,000 vehicles, and by 11% to 455,000 in South America.
