Top 10 cars with odd-numbered cylinder engines Published on September 13, 2016 in Top 10 by Mathieu St-Pierre For some, it’s a badge of honour. For others, a badge of shame. Either way, odd-numbered cylinder engines are known for a few things, one of them being the sound they emit. In the case of a five-pot, it can be entertaining. A typical three-cylinder, well, not so much… The following list includes both three- and five-cylinder engines listed in no particular order. 2014 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen